Roth Guide to owning a septic system and general information

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Guide to owning a septic system/general information

Septic System Maintenance

Did you know that as a homeowner you're responsible for maintaining your septic system? Did you know that maintaining your septic system protects your investment in your home? Did you know that you should periodically inspect your system and pump out your septic tank?

If properly designed, constructed and maintained, your septic system can provide long term, effective treatment of household wastewater. If your septic system isn't maintained, you might need to replace it, costing you thousands of dollars. A malfunctioning system can contaminate groundwater that might be a source of drinking water. And if you sell your home, your septic system must be in good working order.

TOP FOUR THINGS YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM

  • Inspect your system (every 3 years) and pump your tank as necessary (generally every 3 to 5 years)
  • Use water efficiently
  • Don't dispose of household hazardous wastes in sinks or toilets
  • Care for your drain field

Why should I maintain my septic system?

When septic systems are properly designed, constructed, and maintained, they effectively reduce or eliminate most human health or environmental threats posed by pollutants in household wastewater. However, they require regular maintenance or they can fail. Septic systems need to be monitored to ensure that they work properly throughout their service lives.