Keep trees away…
Posted by admin 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...
Read MoreDon’t use disposals…
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Do not install or use garbage disposals. Food matter does not biodegrade quickly. Too much food waste can increase the frequency of...
Read MoreDon’t flush chemicals…
Posted by admin 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...
Read MoreDon’t pour grease…
Posted by admin 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...
Read MoreDon’t Flush These…
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Flush only toilet paper down the toilet. Do not flush: paper towels, sanitary napkins, baby wipes, cigarette butts, or other paper...
Read MoreDon’t Overload
Posted by admin on Mar 21, 2014 in Hercules Hints | Comments Off on Don’t Overload
Avoid overloading the septic system with excess water. Typical water use is about 250 gallons per person per day. Repair leaks and drips. A leaky toilet can waste as much as 200 gallons per day. lf possible, don’t take showers and run dishwashers and washing machines at the same time, and avoid doing multiple loads of laundry one after another. The more water a household conserves, the...
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