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SEPTIC SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS
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- DON'T put heavy paper, cloths, rags, disposable diapers or other large waste pieces into a septic system.
- DON'T dispose of facial tissue in toilet. It is best to use easily decomposed one-ply toilet tissue.
- DON'T pour grease or solvents into a septic system. Collect excess grease in a container to be disposed with garbage.
- DON'T plant trees over your sewage disposal area.
- DON'T drive heavy equipment over a septic system.
- DON'T have any leaking faucets or leaking toilet tank valves.
- Be sure rain spouts do not drain over your disposal field.
- Garbage grinder disposal units are not permitted except by special permission from the Board of Health. (These units require a 50% larger tank and a 25% greater field.)
- Judgment should be exercised in limiting amount of waste water generated from washing machines, etc., during periods of prolonged or very heavy precipitation.
- Normal use of detergents, soaps, bleaches, etc., is not harmful to septic systems. Many use too much.
- Water softener units have no adverse effect on the action of the septic tank, but may cause a slight shortening of the life of the disposal field.
- Do keep a diagram of your system for reference.
- If your septic system malfunctions, it may require pumping or other repairs. People doing this work must obtain a permit from West Windsor Township prior to commencing with the job.
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