While many people are mindful of their water lines, especially given the amount of damage a leak can cause, others hardly give their sewer lines any thought. After all, a properly functioning sewer system makes it easy to forget that one even exists.

There are a lot of factors to keep in mind, including regulations. According to SFGATE, the size of your home's public sewage drain pipe must be at least equal to the size of the largest branch in your system. Main sewer drain pipes typically have a diameter of at least four inches. However, this is only the very beginning of what you need to know about sewer systems. Read on to learn more.

Your Sewer System: What Is It?

A sewer system removes sewage from a house; as the owner, it's your duty to maintain it. You run the danger of expensive replacement costs or a leak that can taint groundwater sources if you put off maintenance. Thankfully, if you have a regular maintenance plan and take care of the system, it may last 40 years or more, according to InspectAPedia.

Pro Tip

The best thing to do if you're looking at houses with sewer systems is to find out when they were last pumped. Some homeowners might have neglected to get their sewer system checked while they lived there. You may avoid buying a money pit by asking questions regarding house maintenance to gain greater insight into potential home repairs.

A Look at the Primary Components

Sewer systems contain various components that make them perform properly, and by taking care of these components, you keep them running smoothly. The four primary parts are as follows:

• A pipe that leaves your house transports water to the septic system.
• The septic tank, which stores wastewater until it takes the consistency of sludge.
• The drain field, which is an area with wastewater. Some homes with septic systems require a drain field reserve.
• Your soil, which receives the wastewater that has been treated.
• Each sewer system part is crucial; if one malfunctions, the entire system may not work as intended.
  
  

Home sewer systems aren't as tough to maintain as their reputations may imply, even though they could require a bit more labor than utilizing a public sewage system. Sourcing dependable sewer services should be a factor to consider when moving somewhere new. Give Roto-Rooter Of Rigby-Rexburg a call for help with your sewer system.