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When planning for a gathering at your home, it is wise to include plans to prepare your septic system to make sure you don't have any problems during your event.  Follow the few simple tips below to help ease the burden on your system during times of heavy use:

Pump the tank prior to the event.  Heavy volume of wastewater over a short period of time can over saturate the drain field and cause a back up in to your home. Pumping the tank right before the event will create added capacity which will be able to handle more volume.

Ensure that your system is functioning properly before the event.  You may not notice a problem during regular or modest use, but the additional volume of wastewater over a short period of time can cause an already impaired system to fail.  A qualified and properly trained Service Technician will be able to give you an accurate overview of the condition of your system during maintenance.

Make sure your drain lines are clear.  If the lines are already partially clogged, they may become overloaded very quickly when faced with an above average surge of wastewater and solids.  Your Russell Reid Service Technician will check the flow of water from your home to your tank to alert you to any potential problems.  Click here for more information on what we evaluate during our exclusive 10 Point Check.

Make sure your guests know not to flush any improper material such as diapers or sanitary napkins down the toilet.  Keep a garbage can near the toilet and post signs if needed.

Consider the use of a portable facilities, such as temporary restrooms, portable hand sinks or portable showers.   Well-placed temporary amenities are more accessible and you will have less traffic going through your home to use the permanent facilities.  Click here for some temporary options from Mr. John, a Russell Reid affiliate.

Proper maintenance and following a few common sense guidelines is all that is needed to keep a septic system functioning properly for many years to come.  In the long run, the cost of a little preventive maintenance is well worth it the investment to avoid the potential for backups and system repairs or replacement.