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Your home is one of your greatest assets. You can protect the
value of your home by caring for your septic system.
A failing septic system is expensive to repair or replace. Help
protect your system, don't waste water. Overloading your system
with water is the number one cause of failure.
Have your septic tank inspected and pumped out every three to
five years by a licensed septic tank contractor. To find one, go
to MyFloridaEH.com.
Avoid flushing thousands of dollars in repairs down the drain.
Maintain your septic system.
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Your septic system can handle your wastewater but if you
consistently overload it you may have to repair or even replace
it.
Leaking plumbing fixtures mean hundreds of extra gallons of
water entering your septic system. Fix your leaks and install
water saving devices.
Have your septic tank inspected and pumped out every three to
five years by a licensed septic tank contractor. To find one, go
to MyFloridaEH.com.
Avoid flushing thousands of dollars in repairs down the drain.
Maintain your septic system.
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If your house has a septic tank, you may be poisoning your
system and the ground water by pouring harmful chemicals down
the drain.
Never pour oil, cooking grease, paint or insecticides into your
system. Harsh chemicals can kill the bacteria that help purify
your waste water and can contaminate ground water.
Remember, have your septic tank inspected and pumped out every
three to five years by a licensed septic tank contractor. To
find one, go to MyFloridaEH.com.
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If you have a septic tank, do you know how to maintain it?
Your drain field is an important part of your system. Maintain
it by planting only grass over your drain field. Never drive or
park over your system. Direct gutters and other drainage away
from your drain field.
Health problems can be the result of a failing system. Remember,
have your septic tank inspected and pumped out every three to
five years by a licensed septic tank contractor. To find one, go
to MyFloridaEH.com.
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