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ISEPTK SrSTEhI OWNER�S GUIDE <br /> ��u+ Reduce che use of drain clea�ers by minimizing the amount of grease and food <br /> particles that go�down the drain <br /> ��» Use minimal amounts of mild cleaners, as needed only. � <br /> � ���► When using drinking water treatment devices,be sure there is a shutoff valve so <br /> the system doesn't run continuously when the reservoir is ful�. Some units may � <br /> reject up to 8 gallons for every 1 gallon retained. <br /> laundry <br /> �u�► Select a front-loading washing machine that uses 40% less watec - <br /> ��M Use suds-saving top-loading washing machine to reduce water and detergent � <br /> use. <br /> ��w Wash only full loads. Adjust load level settings fo�small loads. �� <br /> ��i�► Distribute wash loads evenly throughout the week to avoid overloading the � <br /> system with large volumes of water. <br /> �ii� Install filter on washer to remove lint. � <br /> �ii�► Use no-phosphate laundry detergents. � <br /> ��u� Use the minimum amount of detergent or bleach necessary to do the job. This is � <br /> often less than suggested by manufacturers. <br /> '��iM Use liquid detergents (powdered detergents add fine particles to the sludge <br /> � accumulation). � � ��� <br /> ��i�►Use highly biodegradable powdered detergents if liquid detergents are <br /> undesirable. • <br /> l <br /> � <br /> Basement and Utility Rooms <br /> ���Recharge the water softener as infrequently as possible to reduce water use. ' <br /> ��ir► Reroute the water softener recharge water outside the septic system. It does <br /> not need to be treated. <br /> ��ir► Route chlorine-treated water from swimming pools and hot tubs outside of <br /> septic system to a ditch or separate dry well. <br /> ;�iri► Route roof drains and basement drainage tile water(sump pumps)outside of <br /> septic system and away from the drainfield. <br /> ���► Dispose of all solvents, paints, antifreeze, and chemicals through local recycling <br /> and hazardous waste channels. Consult local solid waste officials for proper <br /> methods. These materials kill valuable bacteria in ihe system and may pass � <br /> through to contaminate drinking water. � <br /> ���» Never let wash water from latex paint on brushes or rollers go down the drain '/� <br /> and into the septic system. ` � <br /> � \ <br /> � , <br /> , � . <br /> � <br /> , <br /> ' <br /> ' ts <br />