Routine septic services are essential to every home's maintenance plan. According to Circle of Blue, millions of households in the United States depend on septic systems to manage household waste. Septic maintenance ensures that septic systems remain reliable. Here are three reasons why you should have routine septic services for your septic system.

1. They Lower Your Costs

Routine septic services help to lower costs. Septic systems fail because of two things: improper use, like flushing things you shouldn't, and improper maintenance. Early intervention septic system repair can help you avoid the astronomical cost of replacing a neglected system. Routine maintenance can unveil problems that may need a quick, inexpensive fix. However, simple problems with simple solutions can turn into large problems with costly solutions if not addressed. Routine care ensures that a professional keeps an eye on your system and can alert you to any problems.

2. They Reduce the Risk of Health Hazards

Septic systems manage human waste. No one needs to tell you about the risks of exposure to large quantities of human waste spilling out of a septic system. There are a lot of diseases spread through human waste. According to the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, around 1.7 million people contract sepsis yearly. Sepsis is a serious infection that comes from exposure to germs. Septic services ensure that toxic waste stays where it's supposed to. Routine septic care is good for your family and good for the environment.

3. They Keep Your Property Value Up

Smelling sewer gas is not a normal part of the septic operation. The stench of sewer gas when a septic tank is full or not fully functional can be overwhelming. It can also reduce the value of your property. No one wants to arrive at your home and smell sewer gas. You shouldn't have to tolerate it. Puddling in the yard from a neglected septic system, the smell of sewer gas, and other indicators that something is wrong with your septic system can decrease the value of your home. Proper attention and regular septic maintenance will ensure your property value does not dip.

Our experts recommend that the average household gets professional septic services every three years. If it's been a while, call Advance Sewer & Drain Solutions to make an appointment.