Septic Maintenance

SEPTIC MAINTENANCE

Managing Your Septic System

Do you want to save money and help the environment at the same time? If so, then having routine maintenance work done on your septic system decreases the amount of repairs needed and also prevents contaminating sludge from building up. Protect your leaching system and your septic investment. Getting your tank pumped periodically can save you money in the future, if you end up needing a whole new septic system. Don’t cause unnecessary damage and premature failure of your waste water system. A septic tank is a living thing. Bacteria and enzymes are necessary for proper digestion and septic function. Wetherell Enterprises LLC is licensed and bonded. We are here for all your septic needs!

We install septic tank risers, clean effluent filters, offer septic tank locating advice, and are glad to provide you with free education and knowledge.

Man Draining The Septic — Septic in Mingo Junction, OH

Read these septic system care tips

Do NOT flush the following:

Kitty litter, grease, oil
Disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, paper towels
Coffee grinds, dental floss, cigarette butts
Chemicals such as paint, varnish, and oil
Disposable baby or personal wipes that are marked “flushable," unless they specifically state “septic safe”
Flush and use limited amounts of bleach
Please consider your septic location before building swimming pools, garages, and landscape features.

Don't drive over your tank and drainfield or don't dig, build, or cover the surrounding drain surface with concrete. Also, remember not to flush anything other than toilet paper.

Ohio Department of Health