How to Extend Your Septic System’s Lifespan

Do you use an in-sink garbage disposal regularly? 

Do you know how to properly maintain your septic drain field? 

There are a few things you can do to properly maintain your septic system to extend its lifespan: 

• Inspect and pump frequently - knowing how often your system needs to be pumped and inspected will prevent clogging and wear on pipes. 
• Use water efficiently - when your household conserves water, less water enters your system, reducing the risk of malfunction 
• Properly dispose of waste - save your system by knowing what can’t be flushed or poured down the drain!
• Maintain your drain field - Leaving the area above and around your drain field clear will prevent the weight from damaging your system.

Learn more about how to extend the lifespan of your septic system here.

Let LaChance Brothers Excavating take care of your septic system! 

Working with LaChance Brothers Excavating means not having to worry about knowing how frequently you need to pump your septic system or when to get it inspected. Get your septic system servicing in Northville, Michigan provided by LaChance Brothers. Contact us today to experience fast and friendly service!

Your Garbage Disposal Unit Impacts Your Septic System

Using an in-sink garbage disposal can impact how often you need to pump your septic tank!

Are you getting your septic system pumped often enough?

How it Impacts Your Septic System 

Food waste is slowly digested by the good bacteria in your septic tank, which accumulates scum and sludge. If too much water enters your septic system, the tank will fill with solids, which can get pushed into the drain field and cause clogged pipes. Using a garbage disposal will increase how often you’ll need to get your septic system pumped to prevent clogging and reduce the risk of bacteria buildup.

Learn more about how to properly maintain your septic system here!

Get your septic system servicing in Northville, Michigan taken care of with LaChance Brothers. Contact or call us today at 248-962-3670 and we’ll figure out how frequently your septic system needs to be pumped to extend its lifespan! 

What Does Your Daily Water Use Look Like?

Are you curious about how much water you use?

We want to share with you some quick statistics to show you how much water you and your family may be using.

Flushing: The average family flushes 13,000 gallons of water each year! Flushing the average toilet uses about 1.6 gallons of water! That’s a lot of water going down the drain. 

Showering: The average person showers for roughly 8 minutes. A commercial shower head has a water flow of 2.1 gallons per minute, and the average shower uses more than 16 gallons of water! 

Laundry: Front-load washers use an average of 12.5 gallons of water per load, while a top-load washer averages 19.6 gallons per load.

Dishwasher: The average dishwasher uses anywhere from 2.4-7.4 gallons of water, depending on the cycle selected. 

Learn more ways to reduce your water usage here.

Maintain Your Septic System With Us

That’s a lot of water for one household! Maintaining your equipment is important to make sure your everyday water use doesn’t get interrupted. At LaChance Brothers Excavating,  Septic cleaning in Brighton MI has never been easier. Contact us today, and we’ll make sure things are clean and running smoothly. 

Reducing Your Water Waste

Are you looking to reduce your water usage? 

We want to share with you some easy ways to reduce your water consumption 

Don’t Strain Your Drain!

There are many ways to reduce your water usage. Let’s look at some easy ways to reduce water consumption.

Laundry: Rather than doing many small loads of laundry, wait until you have morelaundry to fill up your washer. Doing one large load of laundry every week can reduce your water use by about 25 gallons!

Showering: Installing a water-efficient shower head is an easy way to reduce your water usage, without cutting down your shower time! Some high-efficiency shower heads have a flow rate of 1.8 gallons or lower, cutting down on how much water you use per minute!

Flushing: Newer toilets are designed to be water conscious with their flushing options. The efficient toilets require 1.28 gallons for solid waste and .8 gallons for a liquid flush. That’s saving over a gallon of water per flush compared to older toilets!

Dishwasher:  Energy Star-rated water-efficient dishwashers cut your water use in half compared to that of an average dishwasher. 

Maintenance: Maintaining your appliances is integral in reducing water usage and preventing higher operating costs. Consistently cleaning and maintaining your septic tank can extend the life of your septic system, while a repair on your septic tank could cost anywhere between $5,000-60,000! 

Learn more ways to reduce your water usage here.

Maintain Your Water Appliances With Us

Reducing water usage, maintaining your machinery, and getting your septic routinely checked by a professional can all save you money in the future. With LaChance, Septic cleaning in Brighton MI has never been easier. Contact us today to get your septic cleaned today!

Never Flush This Down the Toilet!

 Never flush the following items down your toilet or pour them down a drain:

• Automotive fluids*

• Bandages and bandage wrappings 

• Cleaning wipes of any kind 

• Condoms 

• Contact lenses 

• Cotton balls and swabs 

• Dental floss 

• Disposable diapers 

• Disposable gloves 

• Facial tissue 

• Face masks 

• Fertilizers, wee2d killers and other yard chemicals* 

• Mini or maxi pads 

• Paint, solvents, sealants, and thinners* 

• Paper towels 

• Pet poop (including "flushable" cat litter) 

• Poisons and hazardous waste* 

• Sanitary napkins 

• Tampons and tampon applicators 

• Unused medications* 

*Hazardous waste

Learn more about why you shouldn’t just flush anything, here!

LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.

Learn more about how to care for your septic tank on our website!

What's the Result of Flushing the Wrong Things Down the Toilet? You Don't Want to Find Out!

 Flushing the wrong things down the toilet can: 

• Clog your toilet or your pipes. 

• Cause a sewer backup into your home or building. 

• Damage the sewer system. 

• Create blockages that release sewage into the environment. 

Sewer backups into your home, business, or neighborhood are not only gross, but they can also be hazardous to your health and be costly to clean up. 

Learn more about why you shouldn’t just flush anything, here!

LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.

Learn more about how to care for your septic tank on our website!

If you smell a foul odor coming from your septic system, does that mean your system is failing?

There may be several reasons for the smell, which can occur inside or outside your home. If you notice an odor, it may be coming from a roof vent or other vent pipe that allows the system pressure to equalize. This is a normal part of your system. Sometimes these vents can become obstructed and clogged (from leaves, debris, etc.) or the vent pipe can freeze during prolonged cold spells. These situations could cause an odor inside or outside of your home. Another possibility is a down draft (changes to wind pattern) or other location-specific conditions, which can create an odor inside or outside your home. In these cases, the vent may need to be cleaned or raised. There are charcoal filters available for roof vents that may also alleviate the odors.

Find out if your septic system is failing by reading more here.

LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.