Commonwealth Waste Solutions Warns that Flushing 'Flushable' Wipes Can Damage a Septic Tank

Commonwealth Waste Solutions, based in Mechanicsville, Virginia, has issued a warning to residents of Mechanicsville that they should not flush their flushable wipes down the toilet because this could damage the septic tank and shorten its life. This could lead to an early and expensive septic tank replacement, which could cost $7000 or more. Depending on the material the septic tank is made from, it should last from 15 to 40 years. Nevertheless, if problems do occur with the septic system, Commonwealth Waste Solutions offers septic services for various areas in Hanover County, including Atlee, Ashland, Doswell, Beaverdam, Hanover Courthouse, Elmont, Mechanicsville, Hanover, Old Church, Montpelier, Studley, and Rockville. More about their services can be gleaned at http://cwsseptic.com/hanover-county.

Jason Muzzy, founder of Commonwealth Waste Solutions, says, “Wet wipes have been observed to clog and damage a septic system. And these include even those that have been designated as “flushable” or “septic safe.” When the sewer pipes get clogged, the sewage will backup into the home, causing sewage to spill in the bathroom, resulting into a mess with foul odors that can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars to repair and clean up.”

No wipes have been found to be truly safe for the septic system, including the “flushable” or “septic safe” wipes. That is because even the “flushable” wipes do not break down, resulting into an accumulation of these wipes in the septic system. Wet wipes need to be made of strong fibers in order to perform their functions. This advantage turns into a disadvantage when inside the septic system as the wet wipes will not break down quickly enough. The only way to prevent wipes that are flushed down the toilet from damaging the septic tank is to schedule more regular septic pumping to prevent clogging.

Commonwealth Waste Solutions provides both residential and commercial septic services. One important service is septic tank pumping and cleaning. Regular maintenance of the septic system is essential to ensure that it provides an effective and safe option for waste disposal through the home’s plumbing system. The quality of their services is attested to by the highly positive reviews they have received from customers. These testimonials can be viewed at the company’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_NkCXuleQqeiuy2xHid9TTg42eTHAAaW.

The company also provides commercial services. These include septic tank pumping and cleaning; hydro jetting; and grease trap cleaning. Commercial establishments that have to do with food preparation like restaurants, hotels, schools, retirement homes, hospitals and more, make use of a grease trap. The grease comes from the oil and fats used to cook food, and the fat from the food being served. Leftover food and the grease in pots and pans, including the plates, contain grease and this is washed away by the water and the grease is intercepted by the grease trap to prevent it from going into the sewer pipes, where it may accumulate and clog the pipes.

Naturally, there will come a time when there is too much grease in the grease trap, resulting in a clog or the grease escaping into the sewer system. To prevent this from happening, the grease trap has to be cleaned at regular intervals.

And then there is the hydro jetting service. This makes use of a machine that pumps a large volume of water at a high speed through a small flexible hose. A specialized head is attached to the end of the hose. This is inserted into sewer lines in order to clean them or get rid of a blockage. The specialized head is designed in such a way that it pulls its way through the pipe until it reaches the blockage. And once it is there, it will attack the clog, causing it to break down into smaller pieces so that it will clear the sewer line. Hydro jetting can be used for both residential and commercial buildings.

Those interested in the septic services of Commonwealth Waste Solutions can visit their website or check out their Google Maps page at https://goo.gl/maps/KCFqH6p9cvK2, for more contact information.