- the number of people in your
household;
- the amount of wastewater
generated (based on the number of people in the household and
the amount of water used); and
- the volume of solids in the
wastewater (e.g., using a garbage disposal will increase the
amount of solids).
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Listed below are rules
you DO want to adhere to, to
protect and prolong the life of your septic tank:
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- Do not drive over the absorption
field with cars, trucks or heavy equipment
- Do not plant trees or shrubbery
in the absorption field area, because the roots can get into the
lines and plug them
- Do not cover the absorption
field with hard surfaces like concrete or asphalt.
- Do divert surface runoff water
from roofs, patios and driveways away from the absorption field.
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DO
NOT flush the following
items down the drain or toilet. These items can overtax or
destroy the biological digestion taking place within the system, or
clog the pipes and pumps.
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- cigarette butts
- coffee grounds
- condoms
- dental floss
- disposable diapers
- fat, grease or oil
- gauze bandages
- hair combings
- kitty litter
- paper towels
- sanitary napkins
- tampons
and NEVER flush
chemicals that could contaminate surface and groundwater, such as:
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- paints
- pesticides
- thinners
- varnishes
- waste oils
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