Septic Care Guide

Protect one of the largest investments in your home

Dos and Don'ts

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Your septic system is one of the biggest investments in your home... by following these simple guidelines, you can alleviate your need for frequent pumpings of your system.  Make simple lifestyle changes to save yourself from needing thousands of dollars in repairs later on.

• Watch what goes down your drain.  Avoid flushing the following: grease, hair, food scraps, plastics, paper towels, wet wipes, feminine hygiene products, condoms, etc.
• Don't use your garbage disposal.
• Don't use chemicals! Avoid automatic toilet bowl cleaners, deodorizers, liquid fabric softeners, powder detergents, and high strength cleaners such as bleach.
• Don't overload your system.  Be mindful of extra water usage when having extra people over.
• Don't pump your system unless it needs to be pumped.  Allow a certified professional to tell you when it's needed!
• Don't use thick toilet paper.  We recommend Marathon brand or biodegradable options.

AllCounty Operations recommends every home with a septic system is on an annual maintenance and monitoring contract.  Protect your investment!  AllCounty will inspect the integrity of the system and alert you of problems before they turn into septic nightmares.

"All County has always done a great job on yearly inspection and also fixing any problem that happens. Thanks!"