Suppose you’ve never lived in the country or a rural setting. In that case, you may not be familiar with the differences in how a municipality disposes of wastewater, compared to an urban area. We know what you’re thinking, “what’s this got to do with me?” The answer is not much until you experience a problem, and then you will suddenly become interested. Whether you live in a home in the city or the country, a blocked drain is a problem. However, fixing a clogged drain in a rural setting when you have a septic tank can be difficult. That’s where Boss Plumbing can help.
What Are The Parts Of A Rural Sewage System?
A septic tank is an underground chamber made of a combination of cement and fiberglass. It collects a home’s rural wastewater and acts as a type of simple onsite sewage treatment facility. As the solids dissolve and break down in the tank, liquids flow from the tank and through pipes in the drain field (aka, leach fields or leach drains), where they eventually exit into the ground through holes in the pipes.
You can slowly end up with a clogged drain field or a damaged one due to the buildup of material. A full septic tank can cause problems by allowing solid waste and sludge to overflow into the drain field. The conventional solutions of snaking or clearing a drain pipe don’t work. There are solutions to clearing a clogged drain field repair before having to call us at Boss Plumbing.
Shock It!
Try using a septic system bacteria packet. This can help flush a clogged drain field by forcing it to break down and move through the drain. Additionally, it can help maintain health and prolong the life of your system. It is quite simple to administer the packet. All you have to do is flush it down the toilet. Usually, the recommended use is one bacteria treatment per month, though a higher dose might be required initially to clear the system.
Side-Step The Harsh Chemicals
From toilet bowl cleaners to drain-clearing acids, avoid pouring shower, toilet, tub, and sink chemicals down the drain. These products interfere with the breakdown of waste in a septic tank by killing the bacteria that dissolve solids. Alternatively, reach for environmentally friendly cleaning products such as vinegar and baking soda rather than non-natural chemicals.
Reduce Water Usage
Take a good look at reducing the amount of water you use. This will allow the drain field to dry and the entire septic system to recover. By conserving water, you’ll prevent your home from exceeding its septic tank capacity and allow the drain field to dry. Simple adjustments to your daily routine include running your dishwasher and/or washing machine only when it’s completely full. Additionally, you can fix any dripping faucets or running toilets, which unknowingly waste water.
Start Using Gentler Soap And Gentler Toilet Paper.
Certain types of soaps contain chemicals that can hinder the work of the bacteria trying to dissolve solids in your septic tank. In turn, this can cause problems in your drain field. Additionally, some toilet papers don’t break down in a septic tank, thereby contributing to a tank full of solids. Instead, we encourage all of our clients to use septic system-friendly soaps and toilet paper at Boss Plumbing. This will help the decomposition of solids and the flow of liquids in your tank and drain field.
Clogged Drain Field Repair-Boss Plumbing
If none of those above suggestions help to unclog your drain field problem, you may have more significant issues at hand. That’s when you need to call the professionals such as Boss Plumbing. It may be a problem of roots penetrating the pipes of your drain field, or your sewage system may be too old to work correctly. In this case, let us determine what steps need to be taken next.