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Do's and Don'ts

Do's

  • Minimize the use of bleach and cleaning solvents.
  • DO practice water conservation and endure that fixtures do not leak.
  • DO check toilets for leaks annually by placing dye in the tank (food coloring) and leaving it for several hours. The dye should not appear in the toilet bowl.
  • DO have a maintenance provider in place to maintain and monitor the system.
  • DO keep maintenance/ service records at all times. These records are to stay with the system (and passed to new owners of property changes ownership).

 

Don'ts

  • DO NOT discharge from water treatment devices including water softeners into the system.
  • DO NOT use powdered laundry detergent or dishwasher soap, liquid soap is acceptable.
  • DO NOT flush anything (e.g., Condoms, Q-tips) into the system that does not pass through the human body with the only exception of toilet paper.
  • DO NOT introduce excessive amounts of fats, oils or grease into the system.
  • DO NOT use commercial septic tank additives: they are unnecessary, expensive and can impair system performance.
  • DO NOT stress system with multiple laundry loads on one day- spread laundry throughout week.
  • DO NOT introduce or put any non-biodegradable substances into the system such as:
    • Chemicals, including paint (do not wash paint brushes inside the house)
    • Solvents, antifreeze, gas, herbicides, pesticides
    • Coffee grounds
    • Cigarette butts
    • Disposable diapers
    • Feminine hygiene products
    • Condoms
    • Paper towel, facial tissue, sanitary wipes
    • Cat litter
    • Hair

 

Cautions and Warnings

  • Garbage disposal unit is NOT to be used with septic systems. A garbarator will overload the septic tank, degrade wastewater treatment and decrease drain field life.
  • No water softeners, floor drains, roof drains or perimeter drains to drain into the wastewater system.
  • Irrigation over mound or drain field should be closely monitored. Excessive irrigation infiltrates into and hydraulically overloads the system. Hydraulic overload will cause failure in the system.
  • Structures, roads, paths, parking, swimming pools, and any impervious materials are prohibited from being placed on drain fields. Any of these will cause a failure of the system.
  • Gases within the septic tank and pump chamber can be explosive and/or cause asphyxiation. DO NOT enter tank risers or tanks at any time. Lids are to be secured at all times.
  • Home
  • About Us
  • About Septic
    • Septic Basics
    • Septic FAQs
    • Do's and Don'ts
  • Products
  • Services
    • Site Assessments, Engineering & Installations.
    • Septic Inspections
    • Septic Tank Cleaning
    • Septic Tank and Field Locating
    • High Pressure Sewer Line Jetting and Thawing
    • Hydrovac Services
    • Video Pipe Inspection
    • Drainage, Site Prep, Civil Work & Land Clearing.
  • Gallery
  • Contact
Contact Us

Ph. 250-747-5126
Fax. 250-747-5133
Ben: ben.quesnelseptic@gmail.com
Kim: quesnelseptic@shaw.ca
1611 Jade St., Quesnel, B.C. V2J4L3

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