Picking Out a Septic System for Your Greenville Area Home

When you install a new septic system, you’re likely working with a professional who can walk you through it, but if you’re researching on your own so you can have more knowledge in that conversation, The Plumbing Experts is here to walk you through it. When it’s time to pick out the type of septic system you need, you’ll want to know the size, material, the location and more.

The top five things you need to know when picking out a septic system are:

• The size needed
• The type of wastewater your home produces
• The right design
• The right material for your soil
• An appropriate pumping system

In most towns, pre-cast concrete septic systems are required, which could make it easier on your decision. The other thing you will want to know is the size. The size of your tank can determine how often the tank needs to be pumped and repaired.When it’s time to pick out the size of your septic tank for your Anderson or Easley SC home, you should consider the number of people living at the home and the number of pipes flowing into your septic. Consider this: all wastewaters will lead to your septic. This could mean toilet waste, your sink, and other wastewater like your washing machine. At The Plumbing Experts, we always recommend starting with a 1000-gallon tank no matter the family size, so you won’t have to pay more frequently for a septic pump, however, 1000 gallons is also the standard for a 3-bedroom house. If your home is 3+ bedrooms with more than 2 people living in the home, we recommend an additional 250 gallons per room or person, meaning you may want a 1500-gallon tank for a family of four so you can spend less money pumping your tank in the long-run.

Maintaining Your Septic

After you’ve picked the right septic system for you and your home or business, it’s time to set a maintenance schedule. You should have your septic system looked at every three years if you own a home and annually if you own a business. On top of that, your septic tank should be pumped every three years to maintain a healthy system assuming you own a 1000-gallon tank. If you’re a larger family – 5-6+ people in a household – you may want to consider getting your septic system pumped every two years for a standard 1000-gallon tank.

Pumping your septic system and only flushing waste (no plastics etc.) is the best way to maintain your septic, however, with every day occurrences like rain, shifting soils and mowing the lawn, you may want to consider getting your septic system scoped every five years as well. This will ensure you catch any broken pipes or distribution boxes.

Find The Plumbing Experts in Greenville

If you’re ready to install a new septic system and get on a regular maintenance schedule for your home in Greenville, Anderson, Easley and beyond, it’s time to give The Plumbing Experts a call. We can’t wait to work with you and show you why so many of our past clients have become customers for life!