•Without regular maintenance, a septic system will fail. (It’s the homeowners’ responsibility to maintain the system!)
•Protect your drinking water and the environment. (A properly working septic will remove pollutants and disease- causing bacteria and viruses (such as E. coli).)
•Save money and protect your investment in your home. (It only costs about $150 every 3 years to maintain your system, while a new system could cost thousands!)
How Can I PROPERLY MAINTAIN My System?
•The average septic system should be inspected at least every three years by a professional.
•Limit excessive water usage in your home.
•Protect your home’s drinking water for you and your family -NEVER flush hazardous materials into the system!
•Expensive additives are not necessary and they do NOT eliminate the need for pumping!
When is the last time you had your septic system pumped? Can't recall? Then it's been too long! Call today!
Maintaing your septic system benefits the entire community by giving everyone access to clean, safe water resources.
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