Dos and don'ts of septic systems

Do ...

grow suitable plants over the drainage field

have the septic tank desludged every three years

keep records of inspections and maintenance carried out

practice water conservation

repair leaking taps and toilets immediately

Don't ...

use bleaches and cleaning products excessively

allow oil or grease to enter the system

allow vehicles to drive over any part of the system

allow stormwater to discharge into the septic tank or over the disposal field

cover the tank or drainage field with paving, concrete, building structures etc.

place non-biodegradable objects into the system