Septic System Maintenance

Septic Systems are designed to discharge household wastewater into the ground where wastewater undergoes a natural purification process.
Household sewage contains bacteria, nutrients and solids. Solids are removed in the septic tank and liquid waste (or leachate) flows to the leaching field where it is discharged into the soils.
A properly designed and maintained septic system can prevent excessive discharge of harmful bacteria and nutrients to the pond. However, outdated, undersized or improperly maintained systems often represent an important source of impacts to many ponds.

What YOU can do:

  • Use less water!
  • Pump out your septic tank at least once ever two to three years.
  • Distribute laundry chores and other heavy water use activities over time.
  • Avoid putting fats, solvents, oils, disinfectants, coffee grounds, paint, paper towels, disposable diapers, poisons, and feminine products down the drain.
  • Don’t hook-up garbage disposals.
  • Direct runoff from roofs, gutters, and driveways away from the leach field.
  • Keep heavy vehicles away from the septic system and leach field.