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�NIVERSITY seprir�ysrem Managemenr Ftan <br /> for Al�ave Gra�System.s <br /> QF MINNESOTA <br /> ��� <br /> Homeowner Man�gement Ts�sk� <br /> These operalivn,arr�i�nainterrarrce artivities are your responsibili�. C'�art nn pa�e 6 can Irelp <br /> trc�k your arctivities, <br /> Ya�r toitet�a�a gnrbage csm.Do eot llnsh anything besides 6aman wsste and toikt paper. No wet <br /> wipes,cigarette butts,d�p�al d#npers,used mediciae,feminiae products or other trss6t <br /> The system and septic tanks needs to be <br /> check�+d every � months <br /> Yaur service provider or pumper/mainGainer sl�uld evaluate if your tank needs ta be pumped mare or less <br /> often. <br /> Sesaonallr or scverat times per ye�� <br /> • Gec�ks. Ct�k(listen,loolc)for leaks in toilets and dripping faucets. Repair l+�ks promptly. <br /> . Soil treutment crrea. Etegularly ct�ck for wet or,pon�y soil ariaund yow sc►il treatment area. If <br /> surfaced sewage or smang adocs aze nat carrected by pumping tt�e tank vr fixin$bn�ken caps and <br /> leaks,call your service professional. Uatren�ed sewc�e mcry make�tumans crmd a»imals sick. Kerp <br /> bt`kes,snawmobiles and�her traffic off and c�trol borrowing animats. <br /> • .�lm�rn�. Alarms signal when there is a pmblem; contact your service {�ofessional any time the <br /> alarm si�nals. <br /> • Linz filter. If you have a lint filter,check far lint buitdup and clean wt�n ne+cessarY. If you do not <br /> have ane,consider adding one after washing machine. <br /> • E�}`luent screen. If you do not have ane.consider having one in�taUed the next time the tank is <br /> cleaned along with an alarm. <br /> Meually <br /> . if�ater usage rate.A water meter or anoth�r device can be used to moniiQr your aversge�daily water <br /> use. Compare your wst�r usage rate to the design flaw of your system(listed on th�next page). <br /> Contact your septic professional'tfyaur average daily flow over the cowse of a manth excee�ls 7U°�r, <br /> af the design flaw for your syst+�m. <br /> • Caps. Make sure tl�t all c�ps ar�t lids are irr�ct and in place. lnspeet for dama�ecl caps at least <br /> every fell.Fix or replace damaged caps before winter to help prevent frcezing issu�.s. <br /> . t�ater ec�rrditicrn�ng devices. See Page S far a list of devices.When pos.siblG,prc�,ram the reeharge <br /> frequency based on wpter demund(gcr!lans} rat}t�than tim� (da,}�). Re�harging toa frequentty <br /> �nay ne�tively itr��ct your septic system.Consider updatin�ta demat�operatitm if your system <br /> currently uses time, <br /> * Revi�ew,�aur wuter uxage rfae. Review the Watee Use Appli�nce chart on Page S.Discuss any major <br /> changes with your service provider or pumperlmaintair�r. <br /> Dariag ea�cb visit by a serv�e prnvider or pumper/mAint�iner <br /> . Make sure f}�t your service professiar�l services the tank througtt the manhote. <br /> (NOT though a 4"or 5"diatneter inspection prrrt.) <br /> • Ask how fiul! your tan�c was with sludge and scum to determine if your service iMerval is <br /> approTxiate. <br /> . Ask your pumper�'maicrtair�r to acco�plish the tasks listed on the Professiona!Tasks on Page 4. <br /> -3- <br />