- Install water saving shower-heads, sink aerators, suds savers on washing
machines. low flush toilets.
- Laundry washing machines and dishwashers should be used when full loads
are to be washed. It is recommended that repeated loads of laundry be
extended over a period of many hours or days.
- Do not run water continuously when shaving. brushing teeth. rinsing dishes
or vegetables.
- A container of drinking water in the refrigerator prevents the need to run the
water faucet continuously for a cold drink.
- The installation of garbage grinders, large volume hot tubs or spas is not
recommended unless the sewage system has been sized to accommodate
their use.
- The use of biodegradable products is highly recommended. Disposal of nonbiodegradable
products is highly recommended. Disposal of non-biodegradable
products such as condoms, feminine hygiene products, plastics, dental floss, etc.
through the plumbing is strongly discouraged.
Keeping a Healthy Septic System
- Reduce the amount of water you septic system has to process
- Do not use excessive amounts of toilet tissue
- Do not feed you septic system food, fats, plastics, cigarette filters, or toxic chemicals
- Keep trees and shrubs away from the system
- Do not restrict sunlight over the system with buildings, decks or structures
- Keep heavy equipment and traffic away from the system to avoid damage
- Pump the septic tank on a regular basis
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