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HOW CAN I MAKE MY DRAINFIELD LAST LONGER? <br /> M Here -are a few suggestions : <br /> -Don' t use your toilet or kitchen sink as a garbage can. Undigested <br /> foods and cigarette butts will not decompose in the septic tanks. <br /> -If you have a garbage disposal use it as seldom as possible or not <br /> at all. <br /> `Have your tanks 'pumped at least once every* three years to remove <br /> the solids. This will probably cost $: 75.00 . — 100.00 . If you don't <br /> specifically ask the pumping contractor to open up your tanks, he . <br /> will probably just put his hose down the inspection pipe and drain <br /> the liquid from the tanks. This method does not effectively remove <br /> solids. He should open the tanks, stir the contents while pumping <br /> to break up the sludge and scum layers, and at the same time clean <br /> and repair or replace baffles as necessary. Baffles have a bad <br /> habit of falling off after a number of years. <br /> -You should also open up the distribution box and remove any accumulated <br /> solids. <br /> HOW CAN THE VILLAGE HELP ME MAINTAIN MY SYSTEM? <br /> The septic system inspector will come around at least once every two <br /> years to measure the accumulations in your tanks and evaluate the <br /> overall system condition. You should have at least one 4" diameter <br /> inspection pipe extending to the. surface from each tank for .easy <br /> inspection access. Every licensed contractor sends a pumpout notification <br /> slip to the Village when a tank is pumped. The Village keeps an <br /> inventory and inspection/maintenance record card for each septic system <br /> and will send out a notice to the homeowner when a- required maintenance <br /> pumping (once every three years) is overdue. If you` have questions <br /> or-,problems with your septic system, feel free to call the inspector <br /> at .473-7357: <br /> zR. <br /> ' fi <br />