Take Proper Care of Your Septic System by Following These Guidelines

  • Conserve water to reduce the amount of wastewater that needs to be treated and disposed
  • Flush only biological wastes into the sewer system. No panty liners, tampons, cigarettes, Q-tips, condoms, disposable diapers or other nonbiodegradable products should be disposed of
  • Regularly repair all leaking faucets and toilets
  • Get your septic tank pumped on a regular basis and keep checking for leaks and cracks
  • Divert all downspouts and all surface water away from the tank and drain fields
  • Keep all septic tank covers accessible for tank inspections and pumping
  • Compost your garbage or you can put it in the trash
  • Don’t plant anything over the drain field except grass
  • Do not put solvents, thinners, oils, paints, pesticides, disinfectants, etc. down the drain
  • Don’t drive over the drain field or compact it as it’ll prevent flow to the drain fields
  • Don’t dig in your drain field or build anything over the septic system
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Take Proper Care of Your Septic System by Following These Guidelines

  • Conserve water to reduce the amount of wastewater that needs to be treated and disposed
  • Flush only biological wastes into the sewer system. No panty liners, tampons, cigarettes, Q-tips, condoms, disposable diapers or other nonbiodegradable products should be disposed of
  • Regularly repair all leaking faucets and toilets
  • Get your septic tank pumped on a regular basis and keep checking for leaks and cracks
  • Divert all downspouts and all surface water away from the tank and drain fields
  • Keep all septic tank covers accessible for tank inspections and pumping
  • Compost your garbage or you can put it in the trash
  • Don’t plant anything over the drain field except grass
  • Do not put solvents, thinners, oils, paints, pesticides, disinfectants, etc. down the drain
  • Don’t drive over the drain field or compact it as it’ll prevent flow to the drain fields
  • Don’t dig in your drain field or build anything over the septic system
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Avoid Flushing These Items and Chemicals to Prevent Blockages and Water Contamination.

  • Paper towels
  • Cigarette butts
  • Fats, greases, and oils
  • Disposable diapers
  • Hair combings
  • Varnishes
  • Paints
  • Dental floss
  • Condoms
  • Photographic solutions
  • Coffee grounds
  • Panty liners
  • Gauze bandages
  • Kitty litter
  • Thinners
  • Tampons & sanitary napkins
  • Pesticides
  • Waste oils
  • Wet Wipes

Components of a Septic Tank

  • House sewer line carries the waste to the septic tank
  • Septic tank prepares the waste material for disposal into the leaching system
  • A D-box may be used for liquid distribution of the discharge into the leaching system
  • A leaching system usually consists of a drain field, trenches, leaching pits, beds, and galleries to help purify the discharge by filtration through the soil.

Reasons for Failure of a Septic Tank

  • Neglecting regular inspection and cleaning of septic tank
  • Lack of understanding about the proper use of the system
  • Faulty design or installation
  • Poor soil conditions

Have questions? Call us Today!

(319) 233-3695

Avoid Flushing These Items and Chemicals to Prevent Blockages and Water Contamination.

  • Paper towels
  • Cigarette butts
  • Fats, greases, and oils
  • Disposable diapers
  • Hair combings
  • Varnishes
  • Paints
  • Dental floss
  • Condoms
  • Photographic solutions
  • Coffee grounds
  • Panty liners
  • Gauze bandages
  • Kitty litter
  • Thinners
  • Tampons & sanitary napkins
  • Pesticides
  • Waste oils
  • Wet Wipes

Components of a Septic Tank

  • House sewer line carries the waste to the septic tank
  • Septic tank prepares the waste material for disposal into the leaching system
  • A D-box may be used for liquid distribution of the discharge into the leaching system
  • A leaching system usually consists of a drain field, trenches, leaching pits, beds, and galleries to help purify the discharge by filtration through the soil.

Reasons for Failure of a Septic Tank

  • Neglecting regular inspection and cleaning of septic tank
  • Lack of understanding about the proper use of the system
  • Faulty design or installation
  • Poor soil conditions

Have questions? Call us Today!

(319) 233-3695

Avoid Flushing These Items and Chemicals to Prevent Blockages and Water Contamination.

  • Paper towels
  • Cigarette butts
  • Fats, greases, and oils
  • Disposable diapers
  • Hair combings
  • Varnishes
  • Paints
  • Dental floss
  • Condoms
  • Photographic solutions
  • Coffee grounds
  • Panty liners
  • Gauze bandages
  • Kitty litter
  • Thinners
  • Tampons & sanitary napkins
  • Pesticides
  • Waste oils
  • Wet Wipes

Components of a Septic Tank

  • House sewer line carries the waste to the septic tank
  • Septic tank prepares the waste material for disposal into the leaching system
  • A D-box may be used for liquid distribution of the discharge into the leaching system
  • A leaching system usually consists of a drain field, trenches, leaching pits, beds, and galleries to help purify the discharge by filtration through the soil.

Reasons for Failure of a Septic Tank

  • Neglecting regular inspection and cleaning of septic tank
  • Lack of understanding about the proper use of the system
  • Faulty design or installation
  • Poor soil conditions

Have questions? Call us Today!

(319) 233-3695