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If sewage is coming up out of tank; your toilet and fixtures gurgle when used; or there is a bad odor in your yard by the tank, your tank is well overdue for pumping.

No. Please do not drive over your drainfield with anything heavier than a lawn mower, and no roads or construction at it will compact the drainfield, do not build over your septic tank we need to get to your tank for pumping.

Do not plant anything with a heavy root system because the roots follow the water supply and can clog up your tank and drainfield.

Yes. Anything organic will be digested by the bacteria. There are some items such as chicken bones and egg shells which should not be put down your disposal since they do not decompose.

No. Do not put grease down the drains as it clogs your lines and does not dissolve in the tank.

An aeration system is typically used in families of over three people because of the larger water consumption. The oxidation supports aerobic bacteria which cleans the sewage water faster and better.

General maintenance includes cleaning the shaft of hair & debris every 6 months and pumping out the tank on a regular basis.

There are several types of drainfields, each are tailored to specific site conditions. The best way to determine the correct system for your site is to have a soils test and install the recommended system accordingly.

This is a problem since it's an indication that the bacteria in your tank have died. You may be flushing harmful chemicals into the tank that are killing the bacteria.

This is not an emergency but it could be a leaking drainfield. You should schedule an inspection by a qualified septic service technician to access the situation.

No. The aerator's main function is to induce air into the tank in order to promote aerobic bacteria growth. The bacteria digest the raw sewage in the tank to break it down.