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HOW CAN I MAKE MY DRAINFIEI_D LAST LONGER? <br />Here are a few suggestions: <br />-Don't use ;â–ºour 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. '"his 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 sLme tims 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 VIIIAGE 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 keep_ an <br />inventory and inspection/maintenance record card for each septic system <br />and will send out a notice to the homeowner when a requAred 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 />a:. 473-7357. <br />