Septic Tank Maintenance in Metro Atlanta

For professional septic tank maintenance in Metro Atlanta, contact the skilled and experienced team in APump Away Environmental Inc. today. We can deliver high-quality services to keep your septic tank system in perfect working order.

What to do

Always conserve water to reduce the amount of wastewater that must be treated and disposed of.

- Repair all leaking faucets and toilets.

- Discharge only biological wastes into the system: no panty liners, cigarette filters, q tips, tampons, condoms, disposable diapers, or other non-biodegradable products.

- Divert all downspouts and all other surface water away from the tank and drain fields.

- Have your septic tank pumped on a regular schedule and check for leaks and cracks.

- Keep all septic tank covers accessible for tank inspections and pumping.

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What not to do

- Do not use a garbage disposal. Compost your garbage or put it in your trash instead.

- Do not put solvents, oils, paints, thinners, disinfectants, pesticides, etc. down the drain. This can disrupt the treatment process and contaminate groundwater.

- Don't dig in your drain field or build anything over the entire septic system including the tank.

- Don't plant anything over the drain field except grass.

- Don't drive over the drain field or compact it in any way as to prevent flow to the drain fields.

Common causes of failure

Neglecting to inspect and clean the septic tank regularly. (The State of Georgia recommends pumping your septic tank every 3 years).

Lack of understanding of the proper use of the system. Poor soil conditions and/or faulty design or installation.

The signs of failure include high surface water in the leaching area, lush growth of grass, odor, and wastewater draining slowly from the bathroom or kitchen -- or even backing up into the house.

When contemplating the purchase of a house, have a licensed specialist (APump Away) in septic systems do a thorough inspection of the septic system. It may save you thousands of dollars.