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27 million households in America depend on septic systems. |
| A septic tank is a living filter which separates scums and solids and pretreats wastewater before it flows out into the drainage soil for final cleanup. It takes 24-48 hours for this process to be complete. The tank contains natural waterborne organisms which reduce suspended solids in the wastewater. This process helps clear wastes which could clog drainage. | Settled solids and scums must be removed from the tank every 2 - 5 years. This assures enough capacity to retain waste water long enough for treatment. The drainfield is constructed to provide maximum soil absorption of the continuous flow of wastewater from the tank. An average home produces 250 - 300 gallons per day. When soils fail this wastewater | has no place to go. Soil bacteria must have air to work. When soil floods, these aerobic (air dependent) bacteria die off and waste clean up stops. Sodium in ordinary detergents, soaps and household cleaners cause clay soils to chemically bond into watertight layers which prevent soils from draining. |
| SOME DOS AND DON'TS FOR SEPTIC SYSTEM OWNERS | |
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| Pump the tank every 2-5 years | Fats or greases |
| Keep maps and drawings of the system | Fuels or motor oil |
| Keep maintenance records | Plastic objects or disposable diapers |
| Use Septic Seep to maintain your system | Caustic soda, acids, copper sulphate or chemical cleaners |
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Coffee grounds, egg or nut shells |
| Filter tip cigarettes | |
| Sanitary napkins or Tampax | |
| Paper towels or rags | |
| Paints, solvents, waxes, polish | |
| Pesticides, poisons, or hazardous wastes. | |
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