Here are some great suggestions on how to keep your Septic Tank running smoothly for maximum performance! If you have a septic tanks, there are some easy hints, using yogurt or spoiled milk. It's worth reading!
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Original Post by (annika)
2-3 weeks ago we started having plumbing problems. Toilets that wouldn't flush "right", or would stop up for no apparent reason.
One day the toilet stopped up, and I thought I had it unstopped, so I flushed it again just to make sure. It overflowed. Then I glanced over into the shower, and there was dirty water in it.
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To make a long story short, we had a clog in between the house and the septic tank, plus the septic tank was full. We ended up calling a plumber,...
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That's when we learned that septic tanks need to be emptied every few years. From what I've read on the internet, apparently a LOT of people don't know this. Septic tanks should come with instruction manuals!
If you have a septic tank that hasn't been emptied in a few years, you might want to go ahead and have it done.
I'm wondering if there is no power, water etc. what are the possible problems that could cause sewers to back up into the basement, any preventive measures or ideas on what to do if it happens? Is this a big enough risk that preps should not be on the floor?