Did you know? Common household leaks can add hundreds of extra gallons of water every day, stressing your septic system.

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Don’t Strain Your Drain! Overloading your septic system with water is a leading cause of failure.

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Save water and support your septic system’s health. For the long-term care of your system, have your septic tank inspected and pumped U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

out by a licensed septic tank contractor as needed (on average every three to five years).

Know your part, be SepticSmart! Learn more at www.epa.gov/septicsmart

Contact your local Health Department for more information on servicing septic systems in your area.

EPA-832-E-12-001 September 2012

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