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i ' , � <br /> UNIVERSITY SepticSystemManagem ntPlan `�=�� ��. <br /> for Above Grade Sys ems � ���� <br /> OF MINNESOTA � �' <br /> Water-Use Applian es and �����' <br /> Equipment in the ome <br /> Appliance Impacts on System Management Tips <br /> • Uses additional water. • e of a garbage disposal is not recommended. <br /> • Adds solids to the tank. • inimize garbage disposal use. Compost instead. <br /> Garbage disposal . Finely-ground solids inay not settle. • T prevent solids from exiting the tank,have your <br /> Unsettled solids can exit the tank t k pumped more frequently. <br /> and enter the soil treatment area. . d an effluent screen to your tank. <br /> • Washing several loads on one day • C oose a front-loader ar water-saving top-loader, <br /> uses a lot of water and may overload t ese units use less water than older models. <br /> your system. . L mit the addition of extra solids to your tank by <br /> • Overloading your system may u ing a liquid or easily biodegradable detergents. <br /> Washing machine Prevent solids from settling out in . I stall a ling filter after the washer and an effluent <br /> the tank.Unsettled solids can exit s reen on your tank. <br /> the tank and enter the soil treatment � ash only full loads. <br /> area. . L mit use of bleach-based detergents. <br /> • T ink even—spread your laundry loads <br /> t roughout the week. <br /> . The rapid speed of water entering • I stall an effluent screen in the septic tank to <br /> 2"�floor laundry the tank may reduce performance. p event the release of excessive solids to the soil <br /> atment area. <br /> . sure that you have adequate tank capacity. <br /> • Powdered and/or high-phosphorus • se gel detergents. Powdered detergents may add <br /> detergents can negatively impact the s lids to the tank. <br /> Dishwasher performance of your tank and soil . se detergents that are low or no-phosphorus. <br /> treatment area. . ash only full loads. <br /> . New models promote"no scraping". � S rape your dishes anyways to keep undigested <br /> They have a garbage disposal inside. s lids out of your septic system. <br /> . Finely-ground solids may not settle. • E pand septic tank capacity by a factor of 1.5. <br /> Grinder pump(in Unsettled solids can exit the tank . I clude pump monitoring in your maintenance <br /> home) and enter the soil treatment area. s hedule to ensure that it is working properly. <br /> • dd an effluent screen. <br /> . Large volume of water may • void using other water-use appliances at the <br /> Large bathtub overload your system. s me time. For example,don't wash clothes and <br /> (whirlpool) • Heavy use of bath oils and soaps can t e a bath at the same time. <br /> impact biological activity in your . se oils,soaps,and cleaners in the bath or shower <br /> tank and soil treatment area. s arin�ly. <br /> Clean Water Uses Impacts on System Management Tips <br /> High-efficiency • Drip may result in frozen pipes • -route water into a sump pump or directly out <br /> furnace during cold weather. o the house. Do not route furnace recharge to <br /> y ur septic system. <br /> . Salt in recharge water may affect • ese sources produce water that is not sewage <br /> Water softener system performance. a d should not go into your septic system. <br /> Iron filter . Recharge water may hydraulically . eroute water from these sources to another <br /> Reverse osmosis overload the system. o tlet,such as a dry well,draintile or old <br /> d ainfield. <br /> • Water from these sources will likely • hen replacing consider using a demand-based <br /> Surface drainage overload the system. r charge vs. a tiine-based recharge. <br /> Footing drains . heck valves to ensure proper operation;have <br /> u it serviced per manufacturer directions <br /> - 5 - <br />