Here’s a handy one-page pdf produced by the US EPA that you can download and post in your property to remind everyone of some best practices to help maintain your system.
Do Your Part, Be SepticSmart: The Do’s and Don’ts of Your Septic System
https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2017-07/documents/septicsmart_week_flyer_082415_508-v2.pdf
Need more information? Check out the following links:
CSRD – Do’s and Don’ts
Cottage Life
5 mistakes you could be making with your cottage septic system
https://cottagelife.com/general/5-mistakes-you-could-making-with-your-cottage-septic-system/
Cottage Q&A: Toilet paper and the septic system
https://cottagelife.com/general/cottage-qa-toilet-paper-and-the-septic-system/
Green Cleaners
Be careful what you put down your drain. Even small amounts of strong cleaners like bleach and ammonia can affect the microorganisms and bacteria treating the wastewater in your septic tank. Here’s a link to download some formulas for Greener Cleaners.
Bay Of Islands Community Association