If your home has an on-lot septic system, you have a lot riding on that system, and you have a big responsibility to your neighbors, the community and your own personal bottom line. While having your own septic system means you do not have to pay costly municipal sewage fees, a breakdown in your septic system, a clogged drainage field or a problem with your septic tank could wipe out the savings and cost you thousands of dollars in repairs.
That is why it is so important for homeowners to have their septic systems inspected on a regular basis. If you cannot remember the last time you had your septic system inspected, chances are you are long overdue. A timely inspection of your entire septic system, from the drainage field in your back yard to the septic tank underneath the ground, could mean the difference between a system that runs flawlessly and a huge repair bill.
What Lies Beneath
In many parts of the country, individual municipalities require all homeowners to have their septic systems inspected on a regular basis, and that is one way to keep your tank and drainage fields running properly. But even if it is not required, an annual septic system inspection is a smart thing to do, and something you should take care of as soon as possible.
You rely on your septic system to do it job, but it is probably not something you give much thought to. That is because a properly functioning septic system does its job flawlessly, taking the waste your family generates, rendering it harmless and protecting the environment in the process.
When Things Go Wrong
When your septic system is functioning as it should be, you will not even know it is there. That is by design, and it is obviously a good thing. As a homeowner, you should not have to worry about your septic system – it should simply do its job, giving you one less thing to worry about.
No matter what kind of home you own, your septic system is largely underground and hidden from view. That is good for the ascetics of your house, but not so good when trying to detect potential problems.
The truth is, you may not be able to detect an imminent breakdown in your septic system, but a professional septic inspector can. Having your septic system inspected on a regular basis means small problems are caught early, before they turn into large issues that could threaten your home and family. If you have not already done so, now is the perfect time to inspect your septic system – you will get peace of mind and the entire community will be better protected.
