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Buyer's Information
Do's and Don't of Septic Systems
Do...
- Use water-conservation plumbing fixtures and conserve water to avoid system overload
- Have the tank pumped out and inspected by a licensed servicing company at least every 3-5 years
- Know where your system is located
- Keep maintenance records
- Divert surface water runoff away from the system
- Know what to flush
- Use appropriate caution when inspecting the septic system. Toxic gases from tanks can kill in minutes so hire a professional
Don't...
- Overload your septic system with more wastewater than it was designed to accept
- Use more soap or detergents than necessary
- Pour harmful chemicals (bleach, cleaners, paint etc.) down the drain, your system was not designed to treat these materials
- Put ground up food scraps, coffee grounds, grease and cooking oils down the drain
- Drive over or park on the bed, this could compact the soil in your bed
- Plant trees in or near the bed, roots have the potential to clog the tiles
- Pave over the bed, your bed needs to breathe to function properly
- Attempt to repair the septic system without obtaining the required health department permits and when making repairs use a licensed septic contractor
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