You may not think about your septic system too much each day. But it’s important to think about the amount of water you use each day in your home because the soil under the septic system must absorb all of the water used in your house. Too much water entering your septic system on a daily basis may not allow enough time for the solids to separate. This excessive use of water in your house can eventually cause your septic system to fail.
To reduce the possibility of a failed septic system due to excessive water usage, you should remember to follow a few simple septic water saving guidelines in your kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry. These helpful hints and tips will help you reduce the amount of water entering your septic system.
Septic Water Saving Tips and Hints
- Flush the toilet only when necessary – Don’t use the toilet as a wastebasket
- Check for leaky toilets and sink faucets – a small drip can waste gallons of water each day
- Don’t leave the faucet on while brushing your teeth or shaving
- Install water efficient shower heads and take shorter showers
- Keep a cold water of pitcher in the refrigerator instead getting a glass of water from the sink.
- Do not wash dishes under a running faucet
- If you have a dishwasher, only use turn it on when it is full
- Clean fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of under a running faucet
- Use proper load size settings when doing laundry
These are just a few helpful tips that will reduce the total gallons of water that you use in your house each day. Remember to teach all the other members of your house about the importance of reducing their own consumption of water throughout the day. Your septic system will operate more efficiently and will save you from costly repairs in the future. The EPA publishes a Homeowner’s Guide to Septic Systems that provides more water saving hints.
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