Question #1: What you need to know before calling?

Question #2: What should I do to care for my septic system?

Question #3: What should I not do to my septic system?

Answer #1:

What type of system you have

 

Regular Septic with leach lines or sand filter bed (no motor or timer)

Regular round concrete lid

 

Aeration systems: has a motor and timer

Oldham/coate air system

Jet system - usually has a green lid

Cavitette system - usually has stop sign shaped lid

Multi-flo system

 

The size and location of your septic tank

 

The number of lids

 

Are the lids to the tank exposed

 

Does your system have a motor

 

Age of the system

 

When was the system last serviced

 

Any problems, backing up

 

How are you paying for the service

 

A timeframe when you will be home

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Answer #2:

Do have your septic system inspected annually

 

Do keep your septic tank cover accessible

 

Do conserve water to avoid overloading the system

 

Do keep a detailed record of repairs, pumpings, inspections and other maintenance activities

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Answer #3:

Don't allow anyone to drive or park over any part of system

 

Don't plant or build anything over or near drainfield except grass

 

Don't use septic tank additives. They may be harmful to system

 

Don't put harmful chemicals or cleansers down the drain

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