Septic System Care

1. Have a professional pump out the septic tank every three to four years.  (Check with your local health department for other helpful suggestions).

                   Berrien County

                   Van Buren County/Cass County

     2.     Do not allow anyone to drive

             or park over any part of your system.

     3.     Have your septic system inspected annually.

     4.     Divert sources of water, like roof drains,

             house footing drains, and

             sump pumps away from

             the system.

     5.     Conserve water to avoid overloading the system.

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