K.V. Excavating: Do's & Don'ts

Do's & Don'ts
Of an On-Site Septic System

DON'TS

NO CIGARETTE BUTTS IN TOILETS OR SINKS
NO GREASE DOWN DRAINS
NO BIRTH CONTROL OR SANITARY PRODUCTS
NO BABY WIPES OR PERSONAL HYGIENE WIPES
NO TISSUES, PAPER TOWELS, Q-TIPS, COTTON SWABS
DO NOT LET FAUCETS RUN, RUN, RUN
NO MORE THAN 2 LOADS OF WASH BACK TO BACK
NO EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF HARSH CHEMICALS, ONLY NORMAL HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS
NO GARBAGE DISPOSALS

Never allow any type of equipment or vehicle larger than a riding mower to run over any part of the septic system including the septic tanks.

DO'S

HAVE SEPTIC TANK(S) AND PUMP TANK PUMPED EVERY YEAR
INSPECT PUMP YEARLY
USE SCOTT WHITE OR THE EQUIVALENT TOILET TISSUE
USE A NON FIBER CONTENT TOILET TISSUE
DYE TEST TOILETS 4 TIMES A YEAR FOR LEAKS, a toilet can leak ½ gallon per minute or 700 gallons of water per day

Feed your system a good hi count bacteria treatment every month.

Always have your pump tank lid elevated 3 or 4 inches above grade level to avoid debris and surface water from entering the pump tank.

Good maintenance is an inexpensive gift you can give to yourself and your family to prolong the life expectancy of your septic system. Your home is your most prized possession.

Protect it, don't neglect it.