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Dirty Words. . . Septic System
OK, so I tricked you.
But living on or around the lake, or for that matter, anywhere in rural America without a centralized sewerage system, we all need heed the health dangers that an aged or failing septic {mound}system pose to us, our children, pets and visitors. A sick septic system can pollute our wells as well as our lake.
"Most septic systems are designed to have a lifetime of 20 to 30 years, under the best conditions. However, many septic systems will fail before this time. Eventually, the soil around the absorption field becomes clogged with organic material, making the system unusable.
Many other factors can cause the system to fail well before the end of its "design" lifetime. Pipes blocked by roots, soils saturated by storm water, crushed tile, improper location, poor original design or poor installation can all lead to major problems.
But by far the most common reason for early failure is improper maintenance by homeowners. When a system is poorly maintained and not pumped out on a regular basis, sludge (solid material) builds up inside the septic tank, then flows into the absorption field, clogging it beyond repair."{ Montana State University Extension Service}
Proper maintenance of a septic or mound system is just common sense; both from a health standpoint, as well as preventing costly repairs.
Do’s and Don’t’s For Maintaining A Healthy Septic or Mound System:
·Locate and map your tank and field; keep track of repairs to the system; and have your system inspected yearly by a licensed professional.
·Contents of a septic tank should be pumped every two to three years, sooner with heavy use or if the total depth of sludge and scum exceeds one-third of the liquid depth of the tank.
·Conserve water usage to avoid flooding the system; fix leaky faucets, toilets, and showers, stagger laundry loads over a number of days. Avoid long showers and use water restrictors in showers, faucets, and toilets.
·Do not pollute or clog your tank with hazardous chemicals or non-biodegradable elements: no grease, diapers, feminine sanitary products, kitty litter; no gas, paint thinner, oil paint, pesticides, antifreeze, etc. These items are not readily decomposed and will clog absorption fields.
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