Septic Tank 10 Commandments
1. THOU SHALT NOT pour grease, fats, and oils down any drain.
2. THOU SHALT NOT attach a garbage disposal to thy sink for ridding thyself of meat bones, coffee grounds or other foods that are difficult to biodegrade.
3. THOU SHALT NOT dispose of paints or household chemicals in the drain. Yea, verily, thou shall use disinfectants in small amounts.
4. THOU SHALT NOT kill the beneficial bacteria in thy septic tank by rinsing pesticides, herbicides or any other toxins down the drain.
5. THOU SHALT NOT dispose of any automobile fluids down any drain, be it gas, oil, transmission or brake fluid, grease or antifreeze.
6. THOU SHALT NOT dispose of any non-biodegradable item in thy toilet, be it cigarette butts, disposable diapers or feminine hygiene products.
7. THOU SHALT NOT let water run while washing dishes and thawing frozen foods and shall consider limiting flushes.
8. THOU SHALT NOT run half load in the dishwasher or washing machine and shall stagger wash loads.
9. THOU SHALT NOT use chemicals to "start up" or "clean up" your system.
10. THOU SHALT NOT attach "clean water" sources such as footing or sump pumps to the septic system.
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