Septic Systems
Operation and Maintenance

DO'S

• Conserve water, use low flow toilets and shower heads and faucets

• Repair leaky toilets and faucets immediately

• Keep downspouts and other drainage away from the disposal area

• Pump your tank on a regular basis, and inspect your system for damage for problems-replace all damaged and leaky steel tanks

• Call a DEQ licensed installer or pumper when you have a problem-obtain required repair permits

• Compost your food scraps or put in the trash

• Maintain the replacement area

• Maintain the area as a lawn

DON'TS

• Use a garbage disposal

• Use the toilet as a garbage receptacle-sanitary napkins, diapers, condoms, or other non-biodegradable products

• Pour paint, oil, photo-chemicals, thinners, yard pesticides, or other chemicals down the drain or toilet

• Drive or park on the drain field area

• Plant trees, perennials, or large plants in the drain field area or landscape area-bark dust or mulch are bad news

• Dig in the drain field or build any structure over the system-this includes the tank and distribution units

• Use additives, bacteria, enzymes, or other chemical products

• Irrigate heavily over the septic system

04/05/00  Oregon DEQ
 

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