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If your home or business uses an onsite wastewater treatment system, commonly known as a septic system, you need to know how to operate and maintain the system properly to prevent pollution and sewage backups. For many years, people in the United States viewed onsite systems as a temporary way to manage wastewater for homes until they were connected to a centralized sewer system. In the past, about 25 % of the U.S. homes used septic systems. Now, about 37% of the homes being built have onsite wastewater treatment systems. Onsite systems are now considered a permanent solution for treating wastewater. Consequently, it is vital that residents maintain them regularly so that they do not pollute the environment and pose health hazards to people. All onsite wastewater treatment systems require operation and maintenance. To understand how to operate and maintain onsite wastewater treatment systems, it helps to know how they work and what factors affect them. You may wish to obtain
fact sheets from this Web site for specifics on a system or consult
manufacturers’ literature. Onsite system owners
may wish to hire a professional to ensure their system continues to function
properly. A Homeowners
Guide to Evaluating Service Contracts will help
you determine what type of contract you need for your system. Proper
operation and maintenance can protect your family’s health, protect
the environment, and increase your systems lifespan, saving you money
in the long run. |
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