Do's
- Conserve water
- Substitute for bleach and ammonia cleaners
- Plant grass on drainfield
- Know location of all system components
- Perform periodic septic system maintenance and inspections
Don'ts
- Overload system
- Flush medicines and hazardous materials down drain
- Plant deep-rooted plants near tank or drainfield
- Park, drive on, or allow animals access to drainfield
- Wait until there is a problem before inspecting your septic system