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Caring for Your Septic System in and around Chico, CA
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Caring for Your Septic System
Taking care of your septic system by performing routine, preventative maintenance is absolutely essential for the life and performance of your system and prevents costly issues from arising. It’s surprisingly easy to take care of your septic system, and there’s a few things you can do yourself to ensure it’s working at its best.
Chico Septic suggests taking the following steps to care for your system:
Pump your tank!
This is probably the most important part of maintaining your tank. Do not wait until a problem comes up. Routine septic tank pumping prevents sewage from coming back into your home. There are a couple of things to keep in mind here. If you use a garbage disposal, your tank must be pumped more frequently. Also, the size of your home and how much water is used also plays into how often a tank should be pumped.
