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r � <br /> � � • � <br /> � <br /> To: Orono residents on mound rype septic systems <br /> From: Willie Gibbs, ISTS Manager <br /> Date: May 10, 2006 <br /> Re: Landscaping Do's and Don'ts for Mound Systems, Quick Reminder <br /> Do plant and maintain a fuil cover of grass and keep mowed to a normal height, this grass cover aids <br /> in the evaporation of large amounts of effluent (the liquid left after the 'bthe�' stuff has been removed) <br /> in the summer time a�d alfows the mound system to help breakdown nitrogen in the effluent, <br /> Do water the grass over the mound in extreme dry conditions, sparingly, <br /> Do avoid ur�necessay foot traffic over the mound, mow it and stay off of it. This is especialiy true in the <br /> winter time. Even human foot traffic can cause frost to penetrate the mound resultfng in potential <br /> freezing problems. <br /> Do inspect your mound system annually for winter kill, (reseed if necessary) animal damage, <br /> (burrowingj or signs o`potentia!Failure. <br /> Do not plant trees or shrubs on the mound system, smaller trees and shrubs may be pianted at the <br /> edges. Remember, that sunshine is the key to a heaithy mound system, <br /> Do ask questions, if you have any concerns or questions cor�cerning your mound system <br /> please feel free to call me, 6 can be reached at 952-249-A626. <br /> 1 <br />