Do's and Don'ts For Your Septic Tank

 Do:

Have your system inspected (in general) every three years by a licensed contractor and have the tank pumped, when necessary, generally every three to five years. If your system has a effluent filter, your inspection may need to be closer together 

Dont't:

•  Pour cooking grease or oil down the sink or toilet. 
•  Rinse coffee grounds into the sink. 
•  Pour household chemicals down the sink or flush them. 

Do:

•  Eliminate or limit the use of a garbage disposal.  
•  Properly dispose of coffee grounds & food. 
•  Put grease in a container to harden before discarding in the trash. 

Don't:

•  Flush non-degradable products or chemicals, such as feminine hygiene products, condoms, dental floss, diapers, cigarette butts, cat litter, paper towels, pharmaceuticals. 

Do:

•  Dispose of these items in the trash can! 
• Us only approved products that are designed for a septic system

Don't:

• Park or drive on your drain field. The weight can damage the drain lines.
• Plant trees or shrubs too close to your drain field, roots can grow into your   system and clog it. 

Do:

• Consult a septic service professional to advise you of the proper distance for planting trees and shrubs, depending on your septic tank location.