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��OW �AN I MAKE MY DRAINFIELD LAST LONGER? <br /> 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 /> - <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, the contents while pumping <br /> to break up the sludge and scum layers, and at the same time clean <br /> and repa ir or replace baffles as necessary. Baffles have a bad <br /> habit of falling off after a number of years. <br /> � -You should also op�n 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 arovnd at Ieast 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 notificatic <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 th�e homeowner when a required maintenance <br /> pumping (once every three years) is overdue. If you have questions <br /> or probZems with your septic system, feel free to call the inspector <br /> at 473-7357. <br /> l <br />