Helpful Info          

How your System Works:	A septic system has two major components: a septic tank and a drainfield. Wastewater sewage flows from the house to the septic tank. The tank retains the solids while the excess water flows off into the drainfield. You may have a traditional drainfield also known as a trench (this is the most common type of drainfield), a seepage pit (dry well), a sand mound system or a drip system.
Maintenance Tips:	Have septic pumped every two years. Limit garbage disposal use (do not put vegetable peelings, eggshells and coffee grounds in disposal) Do not pour fats and oils down the drain. Do not overload system..early morning & bedtime are peak bathroom use times, try to run dishwashers & washing machines at other times of the day. Put paper towels, cigarette butts, disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, tampons, and other materials in the trash, not the toilet. Do not add yeast or "starter enzymes" to your system. There is plenty of natural bacteria available to do the job. Additives do not improve the performance of your system. Do not drive or park over the area of your septic. Do not plant trees near a drainfield because large roots can clog or break a pipe.
Possible Signs Of Trouble:	Toilets run slowly or backup. In worst cases the basement could flood with sewage. This can be the result of clogged sewer lines to the tank, a clogged inlet or outlet pipe, a full septic tank, or a failed drainfield. Septic odors occur in the house, above the tank and/or drainfield Wet area or standing water above the drainfield