Before taking
our quiz, please read the following information
to help you understand more about our water &
help answer the quiz questions.
Best Management Practices:
Chemical Use
A lot of the same techniques
apply to chemical uses that are used with
pesticides and fertilizers. Chemicals need
to have:
Best Management Practices:
Septic Tanks
For a septic system to
work properly with a minimum impact to the
environment it must be:
Water conservation is also important to extend
the life of the drain field and not saturate
the area beyond its ability to cope. Things
that should not enter the septic system are:
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Solvents
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Drain cleaners
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Oils
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Paints
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Pharmaceuticals
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Pesticides
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Grease
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Coffee grounds
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Cigarettes
These things can interfere with the proper
operation of the septic system and can contribute
to the buildup of solids in the tank. Also,
many wastes, such as solvents and pharmaceuticals,
are not removed in a septic tank and can eventually
end up in the groundwater.
Things to keep away from the drain field:
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Vehicles and heavy
equipment
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Trees should not be
planted over the drain field
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No construction or impervious
surfaces should be near the drain field
