Do's

• Conserve water to reduce the amount of wastewater that must be treated and disposed
• Repair any leaking faucets and toilets
• Only discharge biodegradable wastes into system
• Divert down spouts and other surface water away from your drainfield
• Keep your septic tank cover accessible for tank inspections and pumping
• Have your septic tank pumped regularly and checked for leaks and cracks
• Call a professional when you have problems
• Compost your garbage or put in trash

Do Not's

• Use a garbage grinder
• Flush sanitary napkins, tampons, disposable diapers, condoms and other non-biodegradable products into your system
• Dump solvents, oils, paints, thinners, disinfectants, pesticides or poisons down the drain which can disrupt the treatment process and contaminate the groundwater
• Dig in your drainfield or build anything over it
• Plant anything over or drainfield except grass
• Drive over your drainfield or compact the soil in any way
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