|
|
|
| |
- DO conserve water to avoid overloading the system Repair
leaky faucets and toilets.
Space out laundry loads over the course of a week. Install
low usage water fixtures.
- DO use a toilet tissue that breaks down easily. High wet-strength
tissues are not suitable, such as paper towels, etc.
- DO have your septic tank cleaned out at appropriate intervals.
Cleaning intervals are based on several factors and range
from one to five years.
- DO divert other sources of water away from the septic
system. Roof drains and sump pumps should not drain near
the septic system.
- DON'T plant anything over or near the drainfield except
grass. Roots can clog and damage drain lines.
- DON'T deposit cooking fats, facial tissues into the septic
system. Non-decomposible materials such as these and others
can clog the inlet or outlet pipe.
- DON'T use automatic toilet bowl cleaners. The continuous
slow release of chemicals can kill the bacteria needed to
treat the wastewater in the tank.
- DON'T cover the drainfield with a hard surface.
The area over the drainfield should be grass cover only
to help remove excess water.
|
 |
|
|
