Commonwealth Waste Solutions Celebrates SepticSmart 2019 By Encouraging Proper Septic System Maintenance

Commonwealth Waste Solutions, based in Mechanicsville, Virginia, has announced that they are celebrating SepticSmart 2019 by encouraging proper septic system maintenance. SepticSmart Week is a yearly event aimed at promoting observance of proper septic system maintenance by homeowners. The company has also posted an article on their blog offering tips for homeowners regarding proper septic system maintenance. This can be found at https://cwsseptic.com/valuable-septic-system-tips-for-the-homeowner.

There are a number of guidelines that people can do to lengthen the lifespan of their septic system while helping to protect the environment. These include the use of septic friendly toilet tissues; proper use of laundry machines and septic friendly laundry detergents; proper use of dishwashers and septic friendly dishwasher detergent; actively introducing a high quality bacteria / enzyme additive; eliminating the disposal of unfriendly septic items; and learning how to unclog drains without damaging the septic system.

Jason Muzzy, founder of Commonwealth Waste Solutions, says, “We hope you find the information and recommendations in the blog post useful. By following those guidelines you will increase the life span of your septic system as well as contribute to the overall protection of our environment.”

An important recommendation is to safely unclog drains. This means avoiding some drain cleaners that can destroy the healthy, active bacteria in the septic tank. It is suggested that people use other safer methods, such as pouring boiling water down the drain, removing p-traps, plunging or using snaking lines to eliminate clogs and blockages.

Meanwhile, in Hanover County, while there are many densely populated areas where a county sewer system is used, there is still a large number of septic systems being used around the county. Commonwealth Waste Solutions offers maintenance services for septic systems in Hanover County. More about this can be gleaned from http://cwsseptic.com/hanover-county.

An important service that the company provides to homeowners is the inspection of a home’s septic system. Proper pumping and cleaning of the septic tank on a regular basis is vital and this can be provided by Commonwealth Waste Solutions.

An important part of the septic system is the drain field, which is made up of underground, perforated pipes lying on gravel. The effluent from the septic tank travels through those pipes and gets out through the perforations. It is important to note that the drain field area should be free from trees, structures, shrubs, swimming pools, and more. It is also advisable not to drive over the drain field or park over it as this can result in irreversible damage. For homeowners who are not sure where the drain field is located, they may want to consult with a professional septic services company like Commonwealth Waste Solutions.

The company provides services to both residential homes and commercial building owners. For residential homes, they offer septic tank pumping and cleaning, real estate septic system inspections, septic system repairs, and other residential services. For commercial buildings, they offer septic tank pumping and cleaning, hydro jetting, and grease trap cleaning.

Hydro jetting involves the use of a machine that pumps a large volume of water at high speed through a small flexible hose and at the end of the hose is a jetter head. This is inserted into sewer lines that need to be cleaned or have a blockage. The specialized head or jetter head pulls its way through the pipe while cleaning hardened food grease or other kinds of blockages that have built up in the pipe over time. Once the head reaches a blockage, the pressurized water breaks it loose, thus clearing the sewer line.

Grease traps and grease interceptors are used in buildings where food is prepared and served. The grease trap prevents the grease from getting into the septic system However, the build up of grease has to be removed regularly to prevent grease from getting into the sewer system.

Those interested in septic pumping and cleaning services in Hanover County, Virginia can check out their location on Google Maps at https://goo.gl/maps/KCFqH6p9cvK2, or contact them on the phone or through email.