Septic systems play a huge role in modern homes, and have been around since the ancient times of Rome and Greece. Flushing away waste products and water has always been the cleanest way of dealing with these waste byproducts of daily living, and having a reliable septic system for your home is the most efficient way of doing just that. If your septic line has suffered from physical damage, breaks, leaks, or has a clog, then it won’t be as efficient as it should be. It can even cause damage to other areas of your home or property if it has suffered from any problems physically. Having your Arlington home’s septic line repaired when it first experiences a problem, will help ensure there’s no interruption in the waste water disposal for your home.
When your septic line clogs up, it may not require extensive sewer main repair in Arlington VA. Sometimes, these clogs can be taken care of with simple piping snakes to dislodge the clog. If the offending clog is more stubborn than usual, the contractor you hire may choose to use a high pressure hose to dislodge it from the pipe and open the septic line back up for proper water flow. Some clogs require more extensive repairs, however, and may require them to physically cut into your septic line to locate and remove the clogged portion. Handling a job like this on your own can often cause more damage than good, unless you have experience with plumbing already. This is why it’s important to have a professional handle any plumbing and septic line repairs you may require.
The best way to prevent problems from damaging your septic line or causing a situation to arise with it that would require sewer main repair in Arlington VA, is to watch what goes down your drains and toilets. Some substances and items should never be rinsed down a drain, such as dirt, rocks, oil, grease, or other items you may wash off of your hands in the sink. The same can be said for toilets, since your septic system wasn’t made to flush down solid objects that can’t degrade in your septic system’s water.
