- Have your septic tank pumped every 2-3 years to maintain a properly working system.
- If you have a garbage disposal, you should pump more frequently.
- Do not flush anything down the toilet other than toilet paper and human waste. Feminine products and prophylatics can plug up a system.
- Do not add anything to your system like Rid -X. The septic tank has its own bacteria that will naturally break down the solids.
- Other items that don't break down and should never go into a septic system :
- coffee grounds
- diapers
- fats/grease/oils
- cigarette butts
- hair
- paper towels
- baby wipes/moist towlettes
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