Chances are that you know how important septic tank pumping is. But there are a lot of other things that you should know about your septic tank beyond septic tank pumping. Below are 6 things to know.

1. Have your tank inspected & pumped on a regular basis, every 3 or so years.
2. Don’t overuse water, since your septic tank can overflow or fill up with the greywater while it’s being filtered.
3. Use faucets, showerheads, appliances, and toilets that are high efficiency. This includes washing machines and dishwashers.
4. Don’t flush anything down your toilet except toilet paper and human waste. If you have children, consider putting some childproof locks on your toilets. Some of the things that you shouldn’t put down your toilet are:

• Antibacterial soap
• Cigarette butts
• Coffee grounds
• Condoms
• Feminine products
• Dead small animals or fish
• Disposable diapers
• Greases & oils from the kitchen
• Hand wipes
• Harsh chemicals
• Hair
• Scrubbers from the toilet wand
• Small objects
• Trash

5. Don’t drain a lot of cooking oils and chemicals in your sinks. They are going to kill the organisms in your tank that will break down your waste.
6. Don’t use or limit chemical drain and pipe cleaners.

These are six things you should know about your septic tank beside your septic tank pumping schedule. They will help your septic tank to stay healthy and work the way that it should for many years to come.