SEPTIC SYSTEM TIPS

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• Have your septic tank cleaned every two years or more frequently, depending on the tank size and number of people using the system.
   

• Never flush cat litter, coffee grounds, diapers, towelettes (even the‘flushable’ type), cigarette butts, tampons, condoms, grease, dental floss, baby wipes, paints, thinners, pesticides, oils, medicines, or excessive household chemicals.
   

• Know your system’s location.
   

• Do not use a garbage disposal. It adds up to 50 percent more solids to your septic tank, and your tank will require more frequent pump-outs.
   

• Do not use septic tank additives, commercial septic tank cleansers, yeast, sugar, etc. These products are not necessary and some may be harmful to your system.
   

• Use commercial bathroom cleaners and laundry detergents in moderation. Try cleaning toilets, sinks, showers, and tubs with natural cleaning products.
   

• Conserve water. Reduce the amount of waste water that must be treated and disposed of by your system.
   

• Wash no more than one or two loads of clothes daily. Up to 53 gallons of water flood your septic system with each load, so it’s best to spread laundry out over the week.
   

• Fix leaky faucets and toilets; over time, they can send hundreds of extra gallons of water through your septic system.