Septic Care
Coast Construction has provided
you with the following Do's and
Do Not's list to help you maintain
the long life of your system and
to minimize maintenance costs.
Do:
- Flush only toilet paper and
what has passed through you first.
- Know where your septic is,
let it breathe, and protect it.
- Inspect your tanks and field
annually or to manufacturer's
specifications, and perform any
maintainence required.
- Clean septic tank outlet filter
and/or pump filter as needed.
- Use water wisely to reduce
the risk of water overloads.
- Avoid using your garbage disposal.
- Use phosphate-free detergent.
- Follow manufacturer's specifications
regarding irrigation, planting,
and landscaping.
- Fix all leaking faucets and
toilets as soon as possible to
prevent over watering of your
system and a high-water alarm.
- Direct runoff from roofs,
streets, driveways, and adjoining
properties away from the drainfield
and reserve area.
- Keep septic-tank lids
easily accessible and watertight.
- Keep drainfield area and inspection
ports accessible.
- Locate as-built for your system,
or map location of all system
components.
- Keep accurate, detailed records
(inspections, pumping, repairs,
servicing professionals, etc.).
Do NOT:
- DO NOT use tank additives
or "miracle" system
cleaners.
- DO NOT use the toilet as a
wastebasket. NO diapers,
cigarette butts, coffee grounds,
tampons, condoms, grease,
oils, papers other than
toilet paper, plastics,
or any other non-biodegradable
material.
- DO NOT dispose of paints or
hazardous materials.
- DO NOT wash grease and oils down
the sink no matter how much hot
water chases it.
- DO NOT discard medications
(like antibiotics) or antibacterial
products down drains.
- DO NOT drive or park heavy
vehicles over the drainfield
or reserve drainfield area.
- DO NOT compact soils of drainfield
or reserve in any way.
- DO NOT cover the drainfield
or reserve in any way other than
what is recommended by the manufacturer.
- DO NOT grade, level, fill, or cut
drainfield or reserve area.
- DO NOT plant deep-rooting plants,
especially trees and shrubs,
in the drainfield or reserve
area.
- DO NOT run storm drainage into the
septic system.
- DO NOT drain water from hot tubs
into the system.
- DO NOT install sprinkler systems
in the drainfield.
- DO NOT allow large animals,
(cows, horses, etc.) to enter
the drainfield or reserve area.
- FOR YOUR SAFETY, DO
NOT LEAVE TANK LIDS OR ELECTRICAL
PANEL COVERS UNSECURE AT ANY
TIME.
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