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Simply put, avoid too much water use in a short period of time.   If your septic system is “older” and thus smaller, water use and conservation becomes even more important.  Spread water use out over the day, particularly laundry and bathtub use, install low flush toilets, low flow shower heads. If you have teenagers install a really small hot water tank! 

Do Not flush feminine hygiene products or wipes of any sort - no matter what the package says. Wet wipes, baby or adult, paper towel, diapers or other products should never go down the drain, even if the package indicates flushable.  They are likely to cause blockages at the tank inlet or outlet and potentially cause septic tank overflow - yuck that’s a bad day!  So.... Toilet paper only please!  

We often get asked questions about care and maintenance of septic systems. The #1 question we get asked? How often should a septic system be pumped out? A good rule to follow is every three to five years or, if you can't remember when it was last pumped out, do it now! Older and single compartment septic tanks should be serviced more often as they are smaller.  Both sides of the tank (if two chambers) should be pumped out every service interval. We also recommend using EcoEthic Septic System & Drain Treatment.  Containing waste digesting microbes, it will only help...

Fabric softeners should not be used in a septic system. Fabric softeners coat the surface of a fabric with chemical compounds that are electrically charged.  Added to the rinse cycle these products add many unfriendly chemicals to the septic tank including beef fat, corn oil etc. Add beneficial bacteria with EcoEthic Septic Treatment.  It contains waste digesting microbes including those that breakdown fats, oils and grease, and improve your septic system function.   For more information on how septic systems work, please go to the EcoEthic Septic Treatment page and scroll down to watch an excellent video and down load additional...

  The University of Arizona states, "That while a single use has little to no effect, normal hand and dish washing with antibacterial agents can stunt the work of the septic bacteria. Excessive use of antibacterial products in the home can "cause significant and even total destruction of the bacteria population.” Add beneficial bacteria with EcoEthic Septic Treatment.  It contains waste digesting microbes that improve your septic system function.   For more information on how septic systems work, please go to the EcoEthic Septic Treatment page and scroll down to watch an excellent video and down load additional information. SaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSave