With the fall season in full swing, is your septic system up to the task? Lately you have been seeing slow drains or put off by an odd smell in the yard? And with the holidays not far off and all the guests that entails, you may be asking what is to be done.

We are here to see that homeowners in Tampa, FL have a septic system that performs as it ought to. For some direction on that, call Tampa Septic Inc at (813)-296-5610.

You will not find the kind of cold weather in Tampa that they do in other parts of the country, but the fall does present its own problems for your septic. Add in the seasonal rain, leaves and the holiday activity and you have a case for giving the system a once over. We have put together a few pointers so you can make it through the season and not be caught with a backup.

Water Usage in the Holidays

More folks in the house is par for the course these months, and they will be putting more water down the drain. All those flushes, showers and laundry put their share of load on your septic.

A matter of keeping tabs on your water usage is easy enough:

• Do not put in all your laundry in one day, space it out
• Put an end to any running toilets or leaky faucets before they run up the gallons
• If you have guests, have them space out their showers
• Let the dishwasher fill up before you put it on
• Have the family be conscious of how long a shower takes

It is the small things that take the pressure off when your system requires it.

Mind What You Put Down the Drain

There is plenty of cooking to be had during the holidays and with it comes extra material for your pipes. The bacteria in your septic tank can be damaged by food scraps and grease and the like.

Make sure the following do not end up in your toilet or drain:

• Oils and cooking grease
• Eggshells and coffee grounds
• Wipes and paper towels, no matter if they say they are flushable
• Vegetable peels of a fibrous nature
• Any large quantities of harsh chemical cleaners

When you are done with the dishes, put the grease in a container and the plates in the trash. Your septic will be none the worse for it.

The Rain

Tampa has its fair share of it and a good downpour will leave the ground about your drain field saturated. A septic system does not want to have to drain through soil that is already waterlogged, and you could be left with standing water over the tank or sluggish drains.

To shield your drain field:

• Make sure gutters and downspouts are pointed away from it
• Do not drive or park on top of it
• Grade the surrounding soil to let water run off
• Stay clear of planting shrubs or trees with deep roots in the vicinity

Should you see water pooling there after a storm, it could be indicative of something more. It is best not to wait and have it seen to.

Get an Inspection In Before the Rush

Why not have someone look at your system before the holidays come around? It is much less of a hassle to nip a problem in the bud than to contend with a backup on Thanksgiving morning.

Depending on the number of occupants and the size of the tank, most systems are due for a pumping every three to five years. If you have not had yours done in some time, this is as good a time as any to get an idea of where you are.

Any of the following would be cause for concern:

• Sinks, tubs or toilets that are slow to drain
• Plumbing that is gurgling
• An unpleasant odor in or about the home
• Soggy soil in the yard or water standing still
• Grass that is a vivid green over the drain field

Do not put it off if you recognise any of these. You will be saving yourself money and trouble in the long run.

In with Tampa Septic Inc

Before the season gets away from you, now is the time to tend to your septic system. We are licensed and insured and stand behind our work with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. With a 4.9 star rating in more than 400 Google reviews, we are the ones Tampa homeowners rely on to do it right.

Our office is open 8 to 5 Monday to Friday and we give free estimates. A call to (813)-296-5610 will set you up with a system you can depend on for the rest of the season.