09/22/2025
Septic Tips!
- Keep it protected and get it inspected (on average every three to five years).
- Don't strain your drain. Use water efficiently to avoid overtaxing your system. Fix household leaks, run the dishwasher and clothes washer on full loads, and consider installing high-efficiency fixtures.
- Think at the sink. Don't pour grease, fats, or harmful chemicals like paints and solvents down your sink. They can clog or harm your system.
- Don't overload the commode. Do not flush non-degradable items such as dental floss, diapers, coffee grounds, or feminine hygiene products.
- Shield your field. Care for your drain field by only planting grass, not driving or parking on it, and reducing roof and surface water drainage near the drain field.
Learn more by visiting https://www.epa.gov/septic