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Loose Deuce Septic & Tank Services
Distance: 3.6 Mi91922 Marcola Rd
97478 Springfield -
Above All Sanitation, Inc.
Distance: 11.6 Mi84572 Territorial Hwy
97405 Eugene -
Ball Cat & Backhoe Service
Distance: 31.7 Mi29020 Berlin Rd
97386 Sweet Home -
Affordable Septic Systems
Distance: 35.8 Mi32948 Brewster Rd
97355 Lebanon -
Affordable Septic Systems
Distance: 35.8 Mi32948 Brewster Rd
97355 Lebanon
Description
Do learn the location of your septic tank and drainfield. Keep a sketch of it handy with your maintenance record for service visits.Don't go into a septic tank. Toxic Gases are produced by the natural treatment processes in septic tanks and can kill in minutes. Extreme care should be taken when inspecting a septic tank, even when just looking in.Do keep your septic tank cover accessible for inspection and cleaning.Don't allow anyone to park over any part of the system. Do install risers if the system is buried deep and/or hard to access.Don't plant anything over or near the drainfield except grass. Roots from nearby trees or shrubs may clog and damage the drain lines.Do have your septic system cleaned and inspected by a licensed pumper each three to five years, depending on the number of users.Don't dig in your drainfield or build anything over it, or cover the drainfield with a hard surface, such as concrete or asphalt. The area over the drainfield should have only a grass cover. The grass will not only prevent erosion, but will help remove excess water.Do call a professional whenever you experience problems with your system or if there are any signs of system failure.Don't make or allow repairs to your septic system without obtaining the required health department permit. Use professionally licensed septic contractors when needed.Do keep a record of repairs, pumpings, inspections, permits, and other maintenance activities.Don't use septic tank additives without advice from a licensed contractor. These products usually do not help and some may even be harmful to your system.Do conserve water to avoid overloading the system. Be sure to repair any leaky faucets or toilets.Don't use your toilet as a trash can or poison your septic system and the groundwater by pouring harmful chemicals and cleansers down the drain. Harsh chemicals can kill the beneficial bacteria that treat your wastewater.Do divert other sources of water, like roof drains, away from the septic field. Excessive water keeps the soil in the drainfield from naturally treating the wastewater.Don't allow backwash from home water softeners to enter the septic system.