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Day 4 Septic Knowledge Week

π–πžπ₯𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 πƒπšπ² 𝟏 π’πžπ©π­π’πœ 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰π₯𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 π–πžπžπ€! System Maintenance Tips: Do: Schedule a professional to pump your septic tank as advised, typically every 3 to 5 years. Clean the effluent filter as required, ideally every 6 months. Ensure the septic tank lid is securely in place and easily accessible for inspections and servicing. Check and […]

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Day 3 Septic Knowledge Week

π–πžπ₯𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 πƒπšπ² 【3】 π’πžπ©π­π’πœ 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰π₯𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 π–πžπžπ€! Yard Usage Guidelines: Do: Maintain grass around the septic system to help with evaporation and prevent soil erosion. Be alert for any ground sinking that could cause water to flow towards the septic system. Don’t: Avoid using the septic area for animal pens or pastures. Refrain from planting

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Day 2 Septic Knowledge Week

π–πžπ₯𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 πƒπšπ² 【2】 π’πžπ©π­π’πœ 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰π₯𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 π–πžπžπ€! When getting work done: Do: Know the location of your septic system components (tanks, soil treatment system). Don’t: Allow vehicles to drive over, or park on, any septic system components. Drain downspouts, sump pumps, etc. into or near the septic system. Alter site drainage features without consideration for

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Day 1 Septic Knowledge Week

π–πžπ₯𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 πƒπšπ² 𝟏 π’πžπ©π­π’πœ 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰π₯𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 π–πžπžπ€! What to do when you need work done: Do: Get help from an Authorized Person* to plan, install, maintain, or inspect your system. Keep in mind that changes to your home or health could affect your septic system. Don’t: Avoid trying to install or repair your septic system

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