1 ) PUMP YOUR TANK:
Sewage tanks should be pumped every two to three years; this prevents solid material from entering the lateral lines and blocking fluid movement. NOTE: Class I tanks should be pumped according to manufacturer’s recommendations. 

2 ) CHECK AND CLEAN YOUR TANK OUTLET FILTER:
Your sewage tank may be fitted with an outlet filter. This filter should be checked at least every three months, and cleaned when needed.

3 ) DO NOT PUT ANYTHING INTO YOUR TOILET EXCEPT HUMAN WASTE AND TOILET PAPER:
Anything other than human waste and toilet paper may increase the need to pump the sewage tank and may travel to the lateral lines and cause a blockage.

4 ) DO NOT USE A FOOD GRINDER (GARBAGE DISPOSAL):
Eggshells, grease and many other materials put through a garbage grinder may increase the need to pump sewage tank and may travel through the lateral lines and cause a blockage.

5 ) USE ONLY LIQUID OR LOW PHOSPHATE DETERGENTS:
Solid high-phosphate detergents liquefy when agitated but may turn back into solids and cause a blockage. Fabric softener sheets not liquid recommended.

6 ) INVEST IN A FRONT LOADING/WATER SAVING LAUNDRY MACHINE:
The old top loading machines use about 50 gallons per load. The front loading/water saving machines use 15-20 gallons per load.

7 ) DO NOT DRIVE OVER YOUR LATERAL LINES:
Compaction of the soils may greatly reduce their absorbent qualities.

8 ) DO NOT PASTURE ANIMALS ON YOUR LATERAL LINES:
Compaction of the soils may greatly reduce their absorbent qualities.

9 ) DO NOT RUN ROOF DRAINS, TILE DRAINS OR ANY EXCESS WATER OVER LATERAL LINES:
Excess water will saturate the soils and may cause the sewage effluent to come to the surface.

10 ) LIMIT THE USE OF ALL CHEMICAL TOILET CLEANERS:
Most chemical cleaners contain chlorine, which may kill microorganisms that break down sewage effluent.

11 ) DISCHARGE WATER SOFTENER WASTE EFFLUENT SEPARATE FROM SEWAGE SYSTEM:
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