Recommended Septic System Maintenance
When you think about making an investment in your home, you may first think about a new roof, or newly painted siding, a screened in porch or something else that makes your house stand out and look fresh and new. Not many people want to think about investing in their septic system. In fact, many homeowners with a septic system do not spend much time at all thinking about their system. However, like anything, routine maintenance on your septic system is critical to ensuring
The gradual onset of spring means that homeowners with septic systems should start thinking about scheduling a time for a septic system check. Your septic system may be working just fine, but it never hurts to have an expert septic system company, such as Dan’s Plumbing & Septic, to confirm that. Many homeowners with septic systems do a good job of ensuring the long-term health of their systems, but even the most vigilant of homeowners can let too much time go by and risk the long term health of their systems. If you do not know the last time your septic system was looked at…it has been to long!
As the temperatures warm up, it is a great time to think about areas around the outside of your home that need some attention. If your home relies on a septic system, routine care is important to keep your system working properly and preventing a major problem from occurring. Dan’s Plumbing & Septic has been helping homeowners in the Minnesota area with septic system issues for more than fifty years. We bring professional service, knowledge and expertise to our work and can assess and repair septic system issues that may be complicated and cause problems for other local septic system companies. Here are a few tips that we like to share with our clients to help take care of your septic system.
As the days lengthen and temperatures rise, spring cleaning may be on top of your mind. To stay organized and on track with tasks ahead of time, it’s wise to plan for them in advance – including septic maintenance! However, don’t start too soon as colder weather can have an adverse effect on septic systems in different ways than warmer ones do. Where should you begin this spring to ensure your septic maintenance is on track?
Modern living has many conveniences, but no convenience is perfect or without limitations. Homeowners who are connected to their city or municipal sewer system may enjoy the freedom from responsibility when something goes wrong with the local sewer system. When something goes wrong with that system, it could take the local authorities longer to resolve the issue than a private service
It’s estimated that more than 15 million households in the United States rely on private wells for drinking water. Minnesota accounts for 1.2 million of those (about 1 in every 5 households). If you own a water well and a septic system, it’s crucial that your drinking water isn’t contaminated. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) doesn’t regulate or provide standards for individual wells, but it does offer a variety of educational resources. Ultimately, private owners are responsible for the safety of their water. Learn how to protect your well from septic system contamination, safeguarding your household from harmful substances in the drinking water.