Twelve Simple Ways To Keep A Septic System Healthy
- Have a septic tank pumped every 3-5 years.
- Make sure the septic tank is watertight and have an approved effluent filter installed.
- Keep all toxic and hazardous chemicals out of the system
- Minimize dumping of fats and cooking oils down the drain.
- Keep all foreign solids out of the system (cat box litter, sanitary napkins, cigarette filters, paper towels, etc.)
- Be conservative in water usage. Space out laundry washing. Consider low-flush toilets & low-flow faucets. Fix all leaks promptly.
- Maintain adequate vegetation as cover over the drainfield.
- Keep surface waters away from the tank & drainfield. Fill in low depressions over drainfield area.
- Keep heavy vehicles & equipment off the drainfield.
- Have the system inspected regularly by a professional septic system contractor, certified for this type of service.
- Keep map & drawings of the system.
- Keep maintenance records.
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