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The Do’s & Don’t’s of your Septic System

Do’s

• Have a licensed contractor inspect the tank at least every 1-3 years.
• Have the tank pumped on a regular basis to prevent solids and sludge build up from entering the drainfield.
• If necessary, install gutters to re-route rain runoff.
• Grow grass above the system (NOT trees).
• Install water conservation fixtures or devices to reduce the total volume of water entering the system.
• Keep plumbing fixtures such as toilets and faucets in good repair to prevent leakage and wasting of water.
  

Don’ts

• Never flush paper towels, newspapers, wrapping paper, rags, or sticks into the system.
• Always fix and repair any leaking toilet or faucet.
• Never over-use ordinary household cleaning chemicals that will be flushed into the system.
• Never pour grease or other bulky waste into the system. Kitchen grease should always be poured into a can and disposed of in the garbage.
• Never plant trees or shrubbery in the drainfield.
• Never allow vehicles (cars, trucks, etc.) to drive across or park on the septic tank or drainfield.   
• Never make one day laundry day. Space out wash loads throughout the week.