Do’s and Don’ts
Make sure your septic system is in optimum condition by going through or list of do’s and don’ts. Our business, A. Morell Septic Service LLC, is located in Brookfield, Connecticut, and has been serving our loyal customers since 1980. Get in touch with us today.
Do’s
- Get your tank pumped out, effluent filter cleaned and system inspected on a regular basis by a licensed septic contractor.
- As per the state code, you must install a riser.
- Leave the area over the drain field undisturbed with only a mowed grass cover. Roots from nearby trees may clog or damage your drain lines.
- Check plumbing for leaking fixtures, ie. toilets, tubs, showers or sinks. A steady leak or drip can overload a drainage system. Conserve water whenever possible.
- Divert roof drains and surface water from driveways and hills away from the septic system. Sump pumps and house floating drains should direct away from the septic system as well.
- Learn the location of your septic system and drain field. Keep a sketch handy and a record of your septic cleanings, so this may be passed on to a future owner in case you sell your property.
Don’ts
- Don’t drive or park over any part of the septic system.
- Don’t allow excess amounts of grease to enter the system.
- Don’t use retail chemical compounds on enzymes as substitutes for routine septic tank cleanings.
- Don’t use large amounts of cleaning agents. Use the recommended quantities in order to protect the system.
- Don’t flush down paper towels, wipes, heavy matter.
- Don’t dump trash into your toilet or drain.
- Don’t discharge the backwash solution from the water softeners into sub-surface sewage systems. This is prohibited by law.
Do’s
Don’ts
- Get your tank pumped out, effluent filter cleaned and system inspected regularly by a licensed septic contractor.
- As per the state code, you must install a riser.
- Leave the area over the drain field undisturbed with only a mowed grass cover. Roots from nearby trees may clog or damage your drain lines.
- Check plumbing for leaking fixtures like toilets, tubs, showers or sinks. A steady leak or drip can overload a drainage system. Conserve water whenever possible.
- Divert roof drains and surface water from driveways and hills away from the septic system. Sump pumps and house floating drains should direct away from the septic system as well.
- Learn the location of your septic system and drain field. Keep a sketch handy and a record of your septic cleanings, so this may be passed on to a future owner in case you sell your property.
- Don’t drive or park over any part of the septic system.
- Don’t allow excess amounts of grease to enter the system.
- Don’t use retail chemical compounds on enzymes as substitutes for routine septic tank cleanings.
- Don’t use large amounts of cleaning agents. Use the recommended quantities to protect the system.
- Don’t flush down paper towels, wipes or other heavy matter.
- Don’t dump trash into your toilet or drain.
- Don’t discharge the backwash solution from the water softeners into subsurface sewage systems. This is prohibited by law.
