Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

You can often troubleshoot your drain hole without digging the hole anymore. Digging a hole can cost thousands of dollars, create clutter in your yard, and take weeks to recover.

Steps

1. 1 Determine if there is real damage to the drain system. Seek help from a professional who can run a small camera down the drain to check for internal damage. Remember that usually systems do not break down, and it is simply enough to clean them of slag or waste accumulated over a long time.
2. 2 Find out if your problem is mechanical. You may find that you need to add bacteria. The bacteria act as an acid and digest blockages. The main thing, do not add chemicals!... They will not do anything except remove the slags and allow them to go further through the system, worsening the situation.
3. 3 Find a dealer for the most aggressive bacteria on the Internet, order more than the recommended amount. There are many companies selling different products for different situations, make sure your purchase will fit your system and work quickly on it.
4. 4 Let the bacteria do their job. This can take from several days to several weeks, depending on the slag content of your tank, its volume and perimeter. If your system is very old, and it has not been given enough attention, bacteria can work for up to 3 weeks, but know that as soon as bacteria enter the system, they begin to actively multiply and there is everything organic in its path. The bacteria are completely safe and won't harm your system like most chemicals.
5. 5 Read on for bacteria and don't let the technician tell you about enough coliform bacteria in our feces to decompose them completely. This is not always true. In the past, when bleaches, antibacterial soaps, and powerful cleaners were not so popular, this might sound true, but today it is far from being the case. Draw conclusions for yourself.

Tips

• Maintain your bacteria levels to prevent unwanted grease and wastewater build-up.
• Do not force the area of ​​leaks, store heavy equipment away from the system. Weight can cause breakage and blockage of the pipeline.
• Do not plant trees near the drainage area. Keep deep-rooted flora away from the system and underground utilities (if you know where they go).
• Don't add chemistry to your system. Paint, bleach, and cleaners kill most bacteria instantly and your system can't handle waste properly. If you are using this kind of chemistry in your tank, keep the bacteria levels up.
• Try not to use too many antibacterial products such as soap, etc. If you do use them, make sure you add the bacteria dose on a monthly basis. It will cost you a few dollars, but it will make up for the bacteria that have died.
• Do not throw anything into the system that is not biodegradable.

Warnings

• Never breathe in vapors from an infected system. People often die when they try to stick their heads into the system container to look there. These vapors are toxic.
• Never let the technician talk you into buying a new system until you are sure of the damage. All of this is underground and the repairmen will try to convince you of the need for a new system. Marking on septic tanks is not possible. Most systems cost more than 2,000 contractors, and they often charge more than 25,000 for a complete redesign. It is best to check with several contractors before doing anything and make sure the system is broken and not clogged. You can observe the view of the camera in the field of view and see everything that happens there.
• Never smoke near the tank lid due to the presence of flammable vapors. You can blow up both your system and your home, damaging yourself and those around you.

What do you need

• Products for feeding bacteria in a septic system.