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Septic System Spring Season Cleaning Tips in Grand Haven, Michigan

Here are steps you should take to help get your septic clean and ready for spring.

Pump the Tanks

When it comes to preparing your septic for spring, one of the first things you should do is have the tanks emptied by West Michigan Septic Sewer and Drain Services. This is particularly true if you live in an area that experiences torrential rainstorms during the spring. Torrential rains or snow runoff can cause your seepage pit to overflow, which can cause serious problems for your septic tanks.

Clean the Drains

While you're having your septic system serviced by West Michigan Septic Sewer and Drain Services you should also have your drains cleaned –especially if you've noticed foul odors coming up from the sinks, or you've experienced sewage backups into your bathtubs. Those problems are signs that your drains are too dirty to function properly. Not only that but if you've had a sewage backup into your home, your drains could be contaminated with fecal matter. To eliminate the problems, it's a good idea to have your drains cleaned each time your septic system is serviced.

Secure the Clean-Out Drain

You might not realize this, but you have clean-out drains located around the outside perimeter of your home. Those clean-out drains lead right to your septic system. Unfortunately, that access can pose a threat to your septic system, especially during the rainy season. Now that spring is just around the corner, it's time to inspect the drain covers. If the clean-out drain covers are damaged – or missing – they should be replaced as soon as possible. This will prevent rainwater from flooding your septic system.

Repair the Leaks

Over-saturation risks don't just come from exterior problems such as torrential rains, or broken drain caps. They also come for leaks inside your home. While you're taking care of your spring septic maintenance, it's a good idea to inspect your inside plumbing for leaks. To test your faucets, place a bowl in each sink before going to bed. If you see water in the bowls when you wake up in the morning, you have leaks that will need to be repaired.

To test your toilets, place several drops of food coloring in the toilet tanks – enough to change the color of the water. Leave the toilets alone for about 30 minutes. If the colored water has seeped into the toilet bowl, you have a leak in your toilet tank. Repairing the leaks as soon as possible will prevent septic problems by reducing the amount of wasted water that's flowing into the tank each day.

Winter is almost over. It's time to service your septic system. The tips provided here will help you avoid septic problems this spring. 

Problems with your septic system can’t be left unchecked, and you won’t want to wait around until the problem is all over your lawn. If you own a restaurant or a commercial establishment with a cafeteria or your home. Better yet, instead of paying for expensive emergency service, you can schedule for a spring cleaning from West Michigan Septic Sewer and Drain Services to prevent the problems from ever occurring. We offer you a variety of affordable maintenance program options, so just call us anytime for details. 

Call West Michigan Septic Sewer and Drain Service

 and ensure that you’re system stays working! Call now to schedule an appointment or get emergency servicing!

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Get Rid of Winter Septic Tank Problems?

How to get rid of winter septic tank problems? Here are some few tips.  Call West Michigan Septic, Sewer and Drains Services for a complete inspection.

Place a layer of mulch 8 to 12 inches thick over the pipes, tank, and soil treatment system to provide extra insulation. This can be straw, leaves, hay or other loose material that will stay in place and not become compacted. This is particularly important for new systems that were installed so late in the year that vegetative cover didn't get established. However, if the system is currently frozen, don’t add mulch now; it will delay thawing in the spring.

Use water—the warmer the better—if you’re worried your system is starting to freeze. Spread out your laundry schedule so you run one warm/hot load a day. Use the dishwasher and take hot baths. Do not leave the water running all the time—this will overload the septic system.

Going away for an extended period? Have someone use warm water in the home regularly or pump out your tank before leaving.

Fix any leaky plumbing fixtures or appliances in your home. This will help prevent freezing problems and help your system perform better all year.

Keep all vehicle, animal, and people traffic off the system. This is a rule to follow all year as compacted snow and soils cause frost to go down deeper and faster. Pay special attention to the area between the house and tank.

Keep an eye on your system. If any seeping or ponding occurs, contact an onsite professional to help determine the cause and remedy.

Add more insulation to your system. This could include replacing the pipe with insulated pipe, adding expanded foam panels over septic tanks, or adding more soil cover.

When it comes to septic system maintenance, design, septic tank repairs, pumping and inspection, especially this winter season in Muskegon, Grand Haven, Whitehall, Holland, Coopersville, Allendale, and Twin Lake, residents trust the experts at West Michigan Septic, Sewer and Drain Service.

When you rely on West Michigan Septic, Sewer and Drains Service for professional septic tank services, you can expect nothing less than a fast turnaround service and a great service based on years of experience. Call us now at Muskegon: 231-739-7423, Grand Haven: 616-847-1072 Whitehall: 231-893-4252, Holland: 616-392-8988, Coopersville: 616-837-1800, Allendale: 616-895-9080, Twin Lake: 231-828-5595 or simply learn about more of our services at https://www.wmssd.com/contact-west-michigan-septic-and-drain-service-muskegon-mi.html.