Did you know that an important part of keeping your mound or at-grade system operating properly is jetting & treating the laterals in the actual mound itself? This will help keep things flowing properly throughout the mound. Let us explain! When the pump in the pump chamber engages, it discharges graywater from the pump chamber down the force-main into the mound. The mound itself generally has 1 – 4 laterals with holes drilled in them where the graywater is then dispersed properly. In time, these laterals become plugged up with sludge, scale and/or debris. Giving these laterals a good cleaning along with a high dose of bacteria about every 6 years or so, keeps water equally dispersing throughout the lateral(s), in turn adding life to your mound system; not to mention the savings from reduced wear and electrical use on pumps. When there is blockage in a lateral not only is it hard on your pump, but it can lead to discharge of sewage to the surface if left untreated. Our cleaning process is done with a high-pressure water jetter that feeds its way through the laterals cleaning the laterals thoroughly from one end to the other. Contact us today to schedule your jetting!
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Bath Bombs
In recent years, bath bombs have become a popular product to add essential oils, scent, bubbles, and color to bathwater. But how do the ingredients in these bath bombs affect your plumbing and septic system?
Frequent use of bath bombs can potentially cause issues by plugging the lines themselves. There are often solid particles in bath bombs, which include lavender buds and flower petals or glitter and confetti. None of these items will dissolve. So, for example, if some of these items get hung up in your lines, toilet paper could then catch on them and begin to plug the lines. The fats & oils in bath bombs can also solidify as they cool in the pipes and create a blockage.
Even if these ingredients make it through the plumbing lines without causing any issues, they can still accumulate in the septic tank itself and clog the filter. We therefore recommend using this product only occasionally, and always following up with a monthly bacteria additive for your septic system.
Based on the article “Another Product That Could Harm Septic Systems” by Sara Heger, Ph.D., Pumper Magazine.
