With each season comes a new, never-ending to-do list for your home. Spring is no different. But besides your spring cleaning and other seasonal tasks, you should include septic maintenance — and understandably so.
Heavy Summer Usage
Think about what your usual summers look like in your home. With your kids out of school, you and your family might be home more. That means your toilet is getting used more frequently, especially when you have your children’s friends over. Hot summer temperatures may lead to more showers as well.
Another factor to consider is whether you have guests over for events. That’s even more toilet usage.
If you have a pool, your family may take more showers than usual to remove the chlorine from their skin. You’ll also have more laundry because of bathing suits and towels.
Prepare for Pools and Lawn Sprinklers That Saturate Soil
If you have a pool, lawn irrigation system, children’s sprinklers, or a kid’s slip and slide near your drain field, the soil may become heavily saturated. This extra water will affect how your system drains.
Help Your System Recover From Winter
During the winter, the snowfall and frozen ground stress your septic system. Any issues, such as cracks or leaks that occurred during the cold weather, become apparent once the soil thaws. By detecting these issues early and having them repaired, you can prevent more serious ones from arising.
Prevent Flooding During Heavy Rainfalls
Spring is often a wet season with occasional heavy rainfalls. Your drain field needs to handle this extra water. The drain field can do so more effectively when you properly maintain it.
Give Your Septic Technician Easier Access
When the ground is solid during the winter, it’s difficult for the technician to easily access your septic system. Soil drainage problems aren’t easy to detect when the ground is frozen. In the spring, when it thaws, the technician can get a better look. If you schedule a maintenance inspection in winter, the septic technician won’t get as accurate results.
Prevent Foul Odors and Backups
Particularly if you’re planning outdoor events or if your kids will play in the yard this summer, you don’t want your septic system backing up or causing unpleasant smells. Spring maintenance can ensure your system is working optimally so these issues don’t arise.
Make your septic tank inspection and pumping part of your spring maintenance checklist. You’ll help the system recover from winter, and you’ll also prepare it for summer. Plus, you’ll get a better assessment of the health of your system in spring than you would in the winter. Reach out to us at Happy & Clean Septic Rescue in Muncie, IN to get the septic maintenance support you deserve!
