To see if you know enough about these systems, try to answer the following questions. Most people know very little about their septic system. This is understandable. In urban and suburban areas there are sewers to carry household waste to municipal wastewater treatment plants. In most rural areas however, septic systems provide the function of both sewers and treatment plants.
All household waste is disposed of through the septic system.
The proper operation of the septic systems is essential to health, property value, and the ecology. Have the septic tank pumped out every two to three years. This will remove the accumulated sludge and scum which would other wise reach the tile field and cause blockage resulting in a malfunctioning sewage system and costly repairs. This is the single most effective means of ensuring a long-lasting sewage system . It is always wise to practice water conservation.