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SECTION 2:
Information for All Septic System Users
What's in it For You?
Why should you maintain your septic system? You just paid a fortune for this
new system and the first thing you are told is to get to work maintaining it. It isn't
that difficult, especially when you understand the following three
health risks that result when you ignore your system and put
it "out of sight, out of mind".
1. The Health of your pocketbook. If you
recently paid to have your system installed, you
already know what this means. A wise person
once said "If you can't afford to do it right the
first time, then how will you be able to afford to
do it over again?" We couldn't agree more. On-
Site Septic Systems are expensive. If you don't
properly care for your system, it will fail and you
will be paying to repair or replace it. It's that simple.
2. The Health of your family, community and environment. Your septic
system – when properly operated – does a very important community service.
It takes dangerous waste and turns it into clean water. All it asks in return for
keeping you safe is a little help from above (above the
ground that is). A properly functioning
system eliminates harmful bacteria and
viruses that can make humans sick, and it
also reduces pollution (such as nitrogen
and phosphorus) which can make the
environment sick.
3. The Health of your economy: Here in the
Northwest, water related tourism, fishing
and shellfish are very big industries that
provide income for
thousands and help
keep our economy pumping. If you love to see shellfish beds that aren't
closed due to low water quality, you'll have your system checked regularly,
keep it maintained, and have it pumped when necessary.
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