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
