How to Maintain a Septic System properly?

How to properly maintain a septic tank system to increase its life span.

What are the things you need to be careful of when using a septic tank?
Never flush items that can not be organically broken down into a septic tank. In addition to that, do not use harmful chemical-laden cleaners since these can also harm your septic system. Some examples of harmful items are diapers, tampons, sanitary tissues, cigarette butts, coffee grounds, oil, paper towels, paint, bleach, baby wipes, hair, and more. 
Also, using a lot of water in a small time period can cause the tank to flush too fast thereby backing up the system. Be mindful of the fact that showering, doing laundry, and washing the dishes all within a short time span can cause a preventable backup.
What are some problems that can crop up when owning a septic tank system? Any septic issues that occur can be handled with a little septic service or septic repair by a professional septic contractor like All Septic of New Jersey.
The soil on top of the drain field can become too compacted. This can happen when cars or heavy machines are parked atop the drain field. This will deprive the very important bacteria of crucial oxygen it needs to do its job of breaking down the organic materials in the effluent.
Another issue that comes up is the filter from the tank to the outlet pipes get clogged from sludge and doesn't work properly. This is usually a result of sending items that should not be sent into the tank. The filter can not withstand such heavy use and it starts to malfunction. The filter can be cleaned, but use it as a note for the future to be more careful.
The most common issue is when the tank backs up either into the house or puddles around the house. This is a result of too much usage in a short period of time. Stagger your water and sewage usage!