The way you treat your septic system will influence how long the system lasts and how well it functions. If you own or rent a property served by an on-site sewage system, you need to think about how your actions affect the system. You need to be careful about what substances you flush down the drain and how often your septic tank is cleaned out and inspected.
These decisions will impact on the effectiveness of your septic system and making the wrong one can lead to expensive and time consuming problems. Sometimes, they can also result in harm to the natural environment or public health by polluting lakes or contaminating drinking water supplies.
The below resources outlines how the septic system works, how to use it, common issues and more.
Septic System Basics for Homeowners video