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UNIVERSITY SepticSystem Mana$ement Flan <br /> for Above Grade Systems <br /> 4� MINNESOTA s <br /> � ,``L <br /> Homeowner Management Tasks <br /> These operatton and ma�ntenance activities are your responsibility. �'hart on page 6 can help <br /> track,y+aur activities. <br /> Your tollet is not A�Arbsge can.Do not tivah anythin��bceldes humsn waste snd toilet gaper. No wet <br /> wipea,cig�rette butta,dispu�al diapers,used mulicino,feminine products or otber trxah: <br /> The system and septic tanks needs to be <br /> checked every 24 months <br /> Your serviae pravider or pumperlmaintainer should ev�luate if your tank needs ta be pumped moce or less <br /> often. <br /> SeasoaAUy or several timee per yestr <br /> • Leaks. Check(listen,look)for leaks in toilets and dripping faueets. Repair leaks promptly. <br /> � Svtl treatment area. Re�ularly check for wet or sppngy soil around your soil treatment area. lf <br /> surfaced sewage or strong odors are not carrectcd by pumping thc tank or fixin�broken caps and <br /> leaks,cail your servico praf�ssion�l. Untreated sewa,�e may make humans and an�mats sick. Keep <br /> bikes,snowmobiles and other traffic off and control bonowing animals. <br /> • Alarms. Alarms signal when there is a probtem; contact your service professional any time the <br /> alarm signa�s. <br /> * Lint filter. If yau have a lint filter,check for lint buiidup and clean when neccssary. If you do not <br /> have one,consider adding ono af3er washing machine. <br /> • E,f,�'tuent screen. If you do not h�ve one, consider having one installcd the next time the tank is <br /> cleaned along with an alarm. <br /> AaunAlly <br /> '• Water usage rate. A water meter or anothcr device can be used to monitor your avet�e daily water <br /> use. Compare your water usage rate to the design flow of your sy5tem (listed an the next page). <br /> Contact your septic professional if your average daily flew over the course of a month excecds 70��0 <br /> of the design flow for your system. <br /> • Caps. Make sure that all caps and lids are intact and in plaee. lnspect for damaged caps at least <br /> every fall. Fix or replace damaged caps before winter to help prevent f'rce�ing issues. <br /> • Wuter conditian�ng devle�s. Sce Page S for a list of devices. When possible,progcam the recharge <br /> ' frequency based on water demand(gallons) rather than t�me (days). Recharging t� frequently <br /> may negatively impact your septic system.Consider updating to dcmand operation if your system <br /> currently uses time, <br /> • Review yaur water usage rute.R�viow thE W�ter Use Appliance chart ott P�e 5.Discuss any majar <br /> changes with your aervice provider or pumper/maintainer, <br /> Durin�each visit by a strvice provider or pumpertmalntatner <br /> . Make sure that yaur service professional scrvices ths tank through the manhote. <br /> (NQT though a 4"or 6"diameter inspection port.} <br /> . Aak how full your tank was with sludge and scum to determine if yaur service interval is <br /> appropriate. <br /> • Ask your pumper/rnaintainer to accampliah the tasks listed on the Professional Tasks on Page 4. <br /> -3 - <br />