How to Be Kind to Your Septic…

Do:

• Have your septic tank pumped every 3-5 years.
• Be water-wise:
• Spread water usage over the day and throughout the week.
• Take shorter showers.
• Turn off water while brushing and shaving.
• Use water conserving devices whenever possible.
• Add reminder signs and plaques in your kitchen and bathrooms
• Landscape the drain field with shallow-rooted plants, avoid planting shrubs and trees.
• Use one-ply or two-ply toilet paper eco-friendly, tree-less bamboo toilet paper.
• Use phosphate-free liquid, pods or eco-strip laundry detergents.

Don’t:

• Use septic tank additive products.
• Use a garbage disposal. Composting is a better way to recycle kitchen scraps.
• Use household cleaners that contain bacteria-killing bleach in your sink or toilet.
• Wash grease and oils from food down the kitchen drain.
• Keep the water running while doing dishes and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.
• Flush pet waste down the toilet.
• Flush these items down the toilet:
  • cleaning wipes
  • baby wipes
  • facial tissue
  • paper towels
  • feminine sanitary products or condoms
  • dental floss
  • coffee grounds
  • medications
  • hair

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