Although most septic system maintenance can be done all year round, you should have specific maintenance goals for different seasons. Weather changes can damage your system if you don’t take the steps to protect it. When fall arrives, the cold weather it brings can cause issues with pipes. Here are the steps you should take to protect your septic system from the cold autumn weather.

Get Your Tank Pumped

It’s important to have your septic system pumped every three to five years depending on how many people live in your home. If anybody in your home takes a lot of medications, you might need to get it pumped on a more regular basis. Winter can make the pumping process more difficult, since snow and ice can make accessing the tank a challenge. If your tank is due for a pumping, get it done before winter starts.

Repair Leaks Now

It’s best to take care of leaks in your faucets or plumbing before your pipes have a chance to freeze. While you’re at it, check your tank’s lid for cracks and leaks where cold air could seep in. Weak spots in your tank could cause water to freeze over, and it can overwork your system. The cold could overwork your entire septic system and cause freezing, so do everything you can to keep it out during fall and winter.

Try to Conserve Water

Holiday parties and family gatherings are a big stressor for your septic system. If you’re hosting holiday events at your home, try to conserve water before and after. Large gatherings mean your septic system will have to endure a lot of use in a short period of time, so try to use less water the rest of the time. Stagger showers and laundry, choose showers over baths, and don’t run your dishwasher until it’s full.

Lay Down Mulch

Insulating the ground is a great way to keep your septic system from freezing during the winter. One way you can give your system more insulation is by laying down a layer of mulch. Do this before the ground is frozen, or else the insulation will keep it from thawing quickly.

Grow Your Grass

When summer ends, try to hold off on cutting your grass. Let it grow an extra six inches longer than you normally would to lend your septic system even more insulation. This is another way to prevent freezing during the cold winter months, which can cause serious damage to your pipes.

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