Going Green
HAVE YOUR SEPTIC TANK PUMPED! By keeping your septic tank pumped regularly, you will prolong the life of your septic system, as well as help avoid accidental back ups of sewage into your home or overflows of sewage into your yard. The overflow of sewage into your yard can seriously pollute land and water. Poorly maintained septic systems are believed to cause substantial and widespread nutrient and microbial contamination to ground water. Think of it this way. When sewage overflows into your yard, it is untreated. All of the pollutants from the sewage seep into the land and possibly your water supply, potentially harming human life, our environment and our wildlife. It's the same concept if you have a failing drain field or another septic system repair issue. A broken, crushed or clogged pipe may cause back ups. A failing drain field can do the same. If the drain field is failing or the soil becomes saturated, nearby wells and surface waters may become contaminated with sewage products including bacteria, solids, and oxygen-consuming substances. By using environmentally friendly products, consumers can help protect the environment and safeguard human health. Remember to never pour any chemicals or toxic substances down your drain. The following substances should not be put in the septic system:
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