Do's & Don'ts

There are as many do's as there are don'ts in the septic industry today. While the list maybe long there is no reason to worry, most are simple and easy to remember.

Do's

• Get as much information as possible about your system.
• Educate family members/employees about system in case something happens while you are not there, so that they know what to do.
• Frequent checks of septic system.
• Get system cleaned/serviced at regular intervals.
• If in doubt, ask questions.

Don'ts

• Dispose of meat, bones in septic system.
• Use of a garbage disposal unit.
• Drainage of water softener unit into septic system.
• Pour dangerous chemicals into septic system.
• Build over septic field (such as a shed, garage, swimming pool).
• Overload septic system (i.e: too many people using same system).
• Try to fix something which you are not familiar with.

By not following these suggestions, it could cost you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars down the road. You could also harm, you, your family and the environment around you. A septic system is an important part of your home or business and needs to be properly maintained so that it can continue to do the job it was designed to do.