There are some things you can do on your own when it comes to making sure your septic tank is working as it should. While you may need a Septic Blue of Raleigh team member at some point, we can’t stress enough how important it is to perform your own maintenance.

We asked our team members to give us some tips to share on how you can perform your own septic tank maintenance. Here’s what they came up with…

1.    Pump your septic tank
As time goes on, your septic tank does fill up with waste. You should sign up for regular maintenance with Septic Blue of Raleigh so they can pump your tank out. Pumping your tank helps to prevent solids from building up in your tank. The frequency of what your tank needs to be pumped is different depending on each home, and it depends on how much build-up your system experiences. But to ensure the safety and health of your home and your family, this should be performed yearly.

2.    Clear out your system
Even if you get your septic tank system pumped out yearly, there may be other debris that builds up over time and needs a little more than pumping. When your tank is clogged, it can cause your septic tank to not work properly, and it can lead to future issues. The next step we would recommend is having the Septic Blue of Raleigh team perform high-pressure water jetting to clear out your septic system. This doesn’t have to be done as often, but we recommend clearing out your system with high-pressure water jetting at least every 5 years.