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Water Conservation and Septic Systems

Water Conservation and Septic Systems. GET PUMPED!. Septic System. Overview. Conservation and efficient water use are important aspects of septic system ownership. Too much water entering the tank/drainfield at once can cause inadequate treatment.

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Water Conservation and Septic Systems

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  1. Water Conservation and Septic Systems GET PUMPED!

  2. Septic System

  3. Overview • Conservation and efficient water use are important aspects of septic system ownership. • Too much water entering the tank/drainfield at once can cause inadequate treatment. • Average water use in a single-family home is around 70 gallons/person/day. (U.S. EPA)

  4. Typical Ranges of Water Used (in gallons)

  5. Typical Ranges of Water Used (in gallons)

  6. Did You Know? • Leaky toilets can waste up to 200 gallons of water each day. • Early morning and bedtime are peak water use times. • Runoff from roofs, driveways, and roads onto the drainfield can overload the system.

  7. What NOT to Do: • DON’T allow leaky faucets and toilets to go unrepaired. • DON’T flush unwanted prescription or over-the-counter medications down the toilet. • DON’T allow chlorine-treated water from swimming pools and hot tubs to enter the drainfield. • DON’T let faucets run when not in use.

  8. What TO do: • DO consider installing high-efficiency water fixtures. • DO run full loads in the dish and clothes washers. • DO distribute wash loads evenly throughout the week. • DO install aerators on all household faucets.

  9. Contacts Insert local contact information The Groundwater Foundation P.O. Box 22558 Lincoln, NE 68542-2558 402-434-2740 www.groundwater.org

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