Conventional Septic Systems Maintenance Tips

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Conventional Septic System Maintenance Do's...
  • DO SPACE OUT YOUR LAUNDRY WASH LOADS OVER A FEW DAYS RATHER THAN OVERLOAD YOUR SYSTEM ON ONE DAY.
  • USE NATURAL CLEANERS: BAKING SODA, VINEGAR OR BORAX
  • PUMP OUT YOUR SYSTEM EVERY 4 (FOUR) TO 6 (SIX) YEARS OR AS NEEDED.
  • WE DO RECOMMEND USING A PRO-PUMP HOME SAVER KIT, THIS HELPS WITH THE GOOD BACTERIA IN YOUR SYSTEM. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO START THIS YEARLY REGIME, PLEASE CALL J BAR C SEPTIC SERVICES LLC AT    (830) 998 -2582 AND WE CAN HELP YOU GET STARTED.
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Conventional Septic System Maintenance Do Not's...

  • WE RECOMMEND NOT FLUSHING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DOWN YOUR SYSTEM, EVEN IF IT IS NOTED AS SEPTIC SAFE.

     

    • WET WIPES
    • BABY WET WIPES
    • MAKE UP REMOVER WIPES
    • CONDOMS
    • COTTON BALLS
    • CIGARETTE BUTTS
    • TAMPONS/SANITARY NAPKINS
    • DIAPERS
    • PLASTIC/ LATEX GLOVES
    • USE OF A GARBAGE DISPOSAL AT ALL BUT IF YOU USE IT DO SO SPARINGLY, SINCE THIS WILL MAKE YOUR AEROBIC SYSTEM NEED TO BE PUMPED OUT MORE FREQUENTLY.

    THE USE OF THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS CAN BE HARSH ON YOUR SYSTEM.

    • QUATERNARY AMMONIA
    • ANTIBACTERIAL SOAPS
    • TOILET BOWL CLEANERS
    • DRAIN CLEANERS
    • BLEACH (OVERUSE)

    IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AND ARE LOOKING FOR ALTERNATIVE CLEANERS,

    VISIT ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP WEBSITE  THIS IS A GREAT RESOURCE.

    FOR AEROBIC SYSTEMS ONLY:  IF YOU HAVE A WATER SOFTENER

    (DEMAND-INITIATED REGENERATION)  IT CAN ONLY DRAIN IN TO THE PUMP TANK AND THAT IS IT.

Troubleshooting Your Conventional System

J Bar C Septic Services has compiled a list of instructions about what to do if you see or hear an alarm going off.  Most conventional systems have two alarms: a Red Alarm (High Water Alarm) and an Amber Alarm (Compressor Alarm)

  1. Locate the HWA switch (it should be located on the side of the panel) and toggle.  To mute, place in middle position.
  2. Are the spray heads spraying? If they are, [roceed to #3.  If they are not spraying, proceed to #4.
  3. Stop using water and check to make sure that there is no running faucets/toilets.  This will allow the water level in the tank to drop below the alarm level.  Once the red light turns off, ou then need to switch the toggle back up to the RUN position.
  4. Reset the circuit breaker in the control panel.  It is the one labeled PUMP/20AMP.  Go check to see if the spray heads are spraying. If  they are, proceed to #5.  If they are not spraying, proceed to #6.
  5. Allow water level in the tank to drop below the alarm level.  Once the red light turns off, you will need to switch the toggle back up to the RUN position.
  6. If after following these steps and the alarm persists, conserve water usage and please call J Bar C Septic Services at (830) 998-2582.