Holiday Septic Tips

As the Holidays approach and friends and family gather for the festivities, additional water use and a lack of knowledge or care could be very taxing on your septic system. 

Holiday food and company bring more dishes, more toilets being flushed, more hands washed, and maybe even additional showers and laundry. The average home septic system is built and designed for 4 to 8 people’s daily use and additional use does have an impact on your septic system. 

A few tips to follow that can minimize impact to your septic system:

• Minimize or abstain from doing laundry for 24 hours before or after the day of the event.
• Prepare food ahead of time if possible. This cuts down on dishes and water use during your event.
• Scrape food scraps into the garbage not into sinks or the garbage disposal.
• If possible, save dishes for the next day.
• Use paper plates and plastic utensils or other disposable serving plates.
• If it’s a large party, consider adding a couple of Andy Gump portable restrooms or VIP units.
• Try to minimize your water use before, during and after your party. 

For additional help with recommendations, renting Andy Gump portables or septic service please contact us at (800) 992-7755.