People all over South Florida are relocating to rural areas to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy city areas.  Most are willing to drive over an hour to and from work just for a small bit of solace. The Western Communities of Palm Beach County have become home to many of those migrating from Miami, Fort Lauderdale and other busy cities. iand from work just for a sma

Rural residential areas most definitely provide families with more security, space and privacy, but these rustic dwellings also have their share of additional maintenance.  For example, most of these country style homes in Palm Beach County such as Wellington and Loxahatchee have many septic systems.  Though, not enough of these residents realize how important septic system maintenance is.

Septic systems were developed to provide a way for residents in rural areas to dispose of their sewage in an environmentally safe method.  A well functioning system delivers wastewater to the soil where natural soil organisms will transform before bringing it back to the groundwater table.

Septic tanks need care and maintenance regularly.   To avoid problems, tanks should be pumped about every other year.  Without proper cleaning and regular septic system maintenance, clogging may occur.  It is much more affordable to maintain septic tanks rather than replace them.  Not to mention the potential cost of damages to your home should your system back up.

Not only is it important for your own personal interests to avoid septic system problems, but public health is a factor.  Others within your community (as well as nearby wildlife) are affected if the septic system should malfunction because viruses and bacteria escape and contaminate the ground surface and nearby surface waters.  Therefore, anyone in contact with the contamination is vulnerable to infection (especially those with a low immune system).

There are countless additive products available to put into septic systems with promises of how they will help to keep your system running smoothly.  However, tank additives are not recommended because they may possibly cause sludge and scum inside the tank to discharge into the absorption field causing defects.  These additives also have the ability to pollute the groundwater.

If your home has a garbage disposal, this is even more of a reason to keep your septic tank regularly maintained.  When using the garbage disposal with a septic tank system, solids build-up within the tank itself as well as those entering the absorption field.  The potential problems from using these additives outweigh any possible benefits.

Some of the most common septic system problems found when servicing a failing tank are:

• Debris carelessly being flushed into the toilet such as diapers, female feminine products, various plastics and other trash
• Food waste and careless drop-ins grinded inside the garbage disposal
• Overuse of various chemicals such as detergents and house cleaning products
• Surface water from  roof drainage entering the system
• Tree roots strangling absorption lines causing the system to clog

Don’t wait until it’s too late!  Arrange to have your tank serviced today!  Rapid rooter has been pumping septic tanks since 1983.  To schedule a FREE estimate on repairs or maintenance for your septic system or drainfield, contact Rapid Rooter in Fort Lauderdale by calling 877-202-6874, or visit us at http://www.rapidrooter.com.