For many homes, a septic system is the only option for waste. Usually, this is a fairly simple system that doesn’t need to be given a lot of thought, but that doesn’t mean that you can completely ignore it. Replacing your septic system is very costly, usually tens of thousands of dollars, so doing anything that harms it should be avoided.
So what could harm your septic system? One thing is what you put into it. There are some chemicals such as chlorine based ones that shouldn’t be used because they can kill the bacteria in your septic system that are essential for its proper functioning. Drain cleaner is an even worse offender.
You also shouldn’t park vehicles on top of the septic tank, since the weight could damage the machinery.
Every 3 years you should have your septic system inspected, and it should be pumped once every five years.
By taking good care of your septic system, it can last you a long time.