Inside  

• Fix leaky faucets and toilets right away.
• Do not pour grease down the drain.
• Conserve water inside your home.
• Do not dispose of any non-biodegradable items down your drains.

OUTSIDE

Direct down spouts and runoff away from the septic field to avoid saturating the area with excess water.

Dense grass cover and other shallow rooted plants are beneficial over a septic field. However, do not plant trees because large plant roots can clog or break the pipes.

Avoid compacting the soil over the infiltration area. Do not drive or park vehicles over the area and don't build a shed or driveway in this area. These activities can also crack pipes or cause the distribution box to settle unevenly, meaning that effluent will only flow into part of the drain field.

Tanks need to be pumped every two to five years, depending on use. If the tank gets too full, particles of scum or sludge will flush out of the tank. This material will clog the drain tiles and cause the septic system to fail.

What your system looks like:

When is time for a septic tank cleaning

• Every 3 to 4 years for a one or two person household
• Every 2 to 3 years for three or more person household

Maintaintence is alway better than waiting until you have to make an emergency call!

Do not install an above groung pool over your septic system. 

Davis Septic & Pumping, Inc is not responsible for any underground utilities that are buried on or around the septic tank.  It is the homeowner’s responsibilities to have these located by the UPC or locate the utilities themselves and have them marked.