Don’t flood the leach field…

Posted by on Mar 21, 2014 in Hercules Hints | Comments Off on Don’t flood the leach field…

Direct surface water away from the leach field. Downspouts, drainage pipes and runoff should drain away from the septic system...

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Keep trees away…

Posted by on Mar 21, 2014 in Hercules Hints | Comments Off on Keep trees away…

Remove trees and shrubs from the area of the septic tank and leach field. Grass is best. Tree roots can interfere with the drainage...

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Don’t use disposals…

Posted by on Mar 21, 2014 in Hercules Hints | Comments Off on Don’t use disposals…

Do not install or use garbage disposals. Food matter does not biodegrade quickly. Too much food waste can increase the frequency of...

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Don’t flush chemicals…

Posted by on Mar 21, 2014 in Hercules Hints | Comments Off on Don’t flush chemicals…

Do not dispose of paints, paint thinner, pesticides or other chemicals in drains. In addition to leaking into the ground soil, some chemicals can disrupt the balance of beneficial bacteria in your drainage...

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Don’t pour grease…

Posted by on Mar 21, 2014 in Hercules Hints | Comments Off on Don’t pour grease…

Do not pour grease or cooking oil into drains. The oils will cool and harden, trapping other debris in the...

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