Septic Systems
If you have a lagoon or septic system on your property, it is important to monitor it to be sure it is operating properly.
How
to Maintain a Septic System
Conserve Water - This is the best thing someone can do to maintain a septic system.
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Repair leaks - dripping faucets and leaky valves
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Spread out water usage over the day
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Install water conservation fixtures
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Try to spread laundry out over the week
Do not put these items down the drain:
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Fats/oils/greases
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Egg shells/coffee grounds
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Tissues
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Kitty litter
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Tampons/condoms
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Sand
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Oil
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Glass/metal
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Bone
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Solvents/degreasers
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Waste chemicals/paints
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Pesticides/poisons
Careful Landscaping
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Divert downspouts and rainwater from drain field
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Do not park vehicles on drain field
Pump Septic Tank
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Pump based on size of tank and number of people in household. Pumping every three years MAY be a guide.
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When tank is pumped, replace baffles with sanitary tees if needed.
Additional Information
Septic Tank
Maintenance: A Key to Longer Septic System Life - KSU Bulletin #MF-947
For further technical information about on-site wastewater systems, contact Sedgwick County Code Enforcement, 660-1840.
For information about funds available for repairing or replacing
failed systems, contact Sedgwick County
Conservation District, 660-7289.
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