Septic Tank Maintenance Services

A typical Minnesotan uses about 110 gallons of water per day. About 60 percent of that water is used in the bathroom. Reducing water use conserves the water resources and helps the septic system. Home Management Ideas to Improve Septic System performance: athroom ? Install a new low-flow toilet. s immediately. rsonal hygiene products down the toilet. wn the toilet. b). d brushing teeth (save up to 5 gallons per minute). itchen ? Install low-flow faucets to 5%) dishwasher soaps. ables, meat, fat, oil, coffee grounds and other undigested aundry ? Wash only full loads. Adjust load level settings for small loads. oading the system with large volumes of phosphate laundry detergents. ents add fine particles to the sludge accumulation). asement and Utility Rooms ? Reroute the water softener recharge water outside the septic system. It does not need to be treated. y from water from latex paint on brushes or rollers go down the drain and into the septic system. B ? Repair leaky faucets and toilet? Do not flush facial tissues, paper towels, or pe? Do not flush cigarette butts or unwanted prescription or over the counter medications do? Take showers instead of tub baths. Showers use less water than tub baths (about 5 gallons per inch in tu? Install low-flow showerheads. ? Shut off water while shaving an K ? Repair leaky faucets ? Use low-phosphate (0? Do not use a garbage disposal or dispose of vegetfood products in the septic system. (Use composting or garbage service. L ? Distribute wash loads evenly throughout the week to avoid overlwater. ? Use no-? Use liquid detergents (powdered deterg B ? Route roof drains and basement drainage tile water (sump pumps) outside of septic system and awathe drain field. ? Never let wash ? There is no quick fix or substitute for proper operation and regular maintenance. Do not use starters, feeders, cleaners and other additives.