Maintenance also protects the health of your family, the community and the environment. When systems fail, inadequately treated household wastewater is released into the environment. This can contaminate nearby wells, ground water, and drinking water sources. Any contact with untreated human waste can pose significant health risks. Every 3 years have a licensed septic system pumper pump the solids from the tank.
Water conservation is very important.
Knowing what not to flush is important. Do not use the septic system for disposal of anything that can easily be put into the trash. This only adds to the solids build up that will eventually need to be pumped out. Avoid grinding up food scraps, coffee grounds, and disposing of grease and cooking oils down the drains. Don't plant trees within 6 feet of the system, their roots will clog the pipes.