Fascinating Facts about Septic Systems!

FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT SEPTIC SYSTEMS! SEPTIC SYSTEM STATISTICS 26.1 MILLION HOUSES IN THE U.S. RELY ON SEPTIC SYSTEMS A S OF 2007 That's about 20% of all homes 1.54 million ► 774,000 ► houses with septic systems are in central cities (3%) more houses use septic systems than in 1985 12.3 million > houses with septic systems are in the suburbs (47%) 13.1 million > houses with septic systems are in rural areas (50%) SEPTIC SYSTEMS BY REGION > 46% of houses with septic systems are in the South • 22% of houses with septic systems are in the Midwest > 19% of houses with septic systems are in the Northeast > 13% of houses with septic systems are in the West THE TRUTH ABOUT SEPTIC SYSTEMS Myth: You need to "seed" a septic system with bacteria for it to work properly. False! Just using the septic system provides all the bacteria it needs. Myth: Additives eliminate the need for pumping the septic tank. I A-1 False! Having your tank professionally pumped every 3-5 years is the only way to effectively clean it. Myth: Septic systems work on their own and don't need maintenance. False! Ignoring your septic system can lead to expensive repairs down the road. Myth: Household chemicals will not harm a septic system. True and false! Small amounts of cleaners will not harm your system-but excessive amounts can harm the organisms that make the system work. Myth: The grass is always greener over the septic tank. False! The grass over the drain field is greener because of the moisture and nutrients located there. Infographic provided by: A-1 Septic Tank Service A' a1 TANK A SERVICE www.liquidwastepumping.com Sources: http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/plumbing/sewer2.htm http://www.epa.gov/owm/septic/pubs/septic_systems_factsheet.pdf http://www.dimmickseptic.com/Myths-And-Facts.html http://advantageforyou.com/main/Septic_Tank_Facts_and_Folklore