Septic Maintenance Mistakes That Shorten System Life

Introduction The average septic system is built to last 25-30 years, yet most fail before they hit 15. It’s not bad luck or poor installation; it’s the small, seemingly harmless decisions homeowners make every single day. Flushing the wrong items, skipping a pump-out because everything “seems fine,” or ignoring that faint odor in the backyard. These septic maintenance mistakes don’t just inconvenience you; they […]