08/24/2022
We are fortunate to live in such a pretty area and todays weather could not have been much better this time of year so,,,,, consider making sure your pipes are not going to freeze when its cold.
Now is a good time to look at areas you may have had problems with and add a little extra insulation to piping and areas open to outside conditions. Inspect hose bibs and remove hoses during freezing weather.
If you have a well, inspect it now for insulation and now is a good time to prevent mice from damaging well piping and pump components. Mice are attracted to wells for nesting and getting away from cold weather. Its really a good idea to keep the mice out, by doing so you don't attract snakes.
Do you know where your septic tank is? Now is a good time to learn and most of the time its as easy as calling your local Environmental Health Dept. and request a drawing of your septic tank location and field design. If your home was built since 1999, your septic tank has a filter that should be cleaned. Through the report you will learn the size and if a filter is present.
Hope everyone is doing well and all your plumbing problems are small.