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Call (941) 218 03336Your septic system is a living organism. If a substance is harmful for you to ingest, it will also be toxic to your onsite system.
Wipes (even if labeled "safe for septic tanks"), condoms, or feminine hygiene products should never be flushed down the toilet.
Toilet paper should come apart if shaken in a jar of water.
Sinks and garbage disposals are not trash cans. Food scraps, waste, and oils should be discarded as solid waste, not rinsed down the drain.
Ideally, anything traveling to the septic tank should first pass through your digestive system.
Laundry should be done daily as needed rather than in multiple loads over a single day, such as on weekends.
All cleaning products and detergents used should be labeled safe for septic tanks.
Liquid fabric softener is inappropriate for septic tanks. Its oily, emulsified nature lets it travel through the tank and clog the drain field, causing premature failure.
Your septic tank should be pumped every 2-3 years or when recommended by a professional or maintenance entity.
Additive use is not necessary. If used, an additive must appear on the state-approved list — consult a professional with questions.
If a household member is undergoing chemotherapy, long-term antibiotic therapy, or is an organ transplant recipient, notify your professional or maintenance entity immediately.
Any plumbing leaks should be repaired immediately. Turn off the water source to the leaking fixture until it's fixed.
If you're on a private well or water source, a water meter may be required to retain your system warranty.
If you have an audio-visual alarm, notify your professional immediately if it activates. Resetting, silencing, or unplugging any component will only worsen the situation.
If you have an aerobic treatment unit (ATU), notify your maintenance entity immediately of any alarms. A technician services ATUs semiannually or quarterly and reports issues to you and the local health department per F.A.C. 62-6.
If you have any water treatment system, its purge cycle must be discarded so it does not discharge into the home's internal plumbing.
