Tips For Maintaining Your Septic System

• Conserve water to reduce the amount of wastewater to be treated. Low-flow toilets can substantially reduce your water consumption.
• Have your system inspected regularly. Pumping may be required in as little as three years and as many as twelve.

• Add a low maintenance filter to the outlet of the tank. For several hundred dollars you can extend the life of your drainfield for years.
• Put food waste into the compost pile or trash. Food waste, including kitchen grease, can easily overwhelm your tank.
• Maintain a healthy bacterial count by keeping bleach, anti-bacterial soap, paints, solvents and pesticides out of the system. Toxic chemicals destroy the bacteria that keep the system working and can leach into the environment.
• Contact your local Building and Safety Division (see pg. 60 for contact information) to find out about permits and regulations.

Wastewater and Septic System Resources

• Solano County Well & Septic System Program

http://www.co.solano.ca.us/SubSection/SubSection.asp?NavID=304

Commercial Septic, Plumbing and Engineering Resources:

• Frank Houser Septic Tank Service 707-455-0110

• Wes Environmental 707-761-9620 (24 hr service); 707-447-6612

• Dependable Septic Systems 707-446-7867

• Plumbing Pro 530-795-5521

• Quality Septic Services 707-448-5445; 707-678-4041

• DeLa Torre and Sons Septic Service 707-365-7933; 707-449-4378

• Raush Enterprises 707-448-5048; 707 678-0113

• Dependable Septic Systems 707-446-7867

• BestSepticIncCom 707 437-5851

• Mr. Rooter Plumbing 707-422-4220

• Septic Avenger 707-863-9678

• Morcorp Inc 707-451-9588

• C Strom Goranson, Engineer 707-437-5817

• Campi Engineering 707-864-5618