Proper use and maintenance of your septic system is necessary to prevent it from malfunctioning and leaking pollutants into local waterways. Some recommended proactive measures include:
- Pumping or inspecting the system once every three years
- Diverting surface water away from the drain field
- Avoiding driving or parking on the drain field to prevent soil compaction
- Keeping the roots of trees and shrubs away from the drain field pipes to avoid obstructed drain lines
- Consider aerobic digesters when it is time to replace the system