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DO
- Compost your garbage – try not to use a garbage disposal
- Direct downspouts, gutters, and surface water away from your septic area
- Fix all leaks no matter how small they may seem
- Conserve water by taking shorter showers or making dishwashers have smaller loads and install water saving devices
- Call a professional when you have any problems
DON’T
- Drive or park on any part of the system
- User commercial septic tank additives
- Flush non-biodegradable objects down the toilet
- Dig or build in your lateral field
- Use a garbage disposal, unless your system has been specifically designed for one
