Keeping Your Septic System Happy Keep It Thirsty In the Nick of
Time Think your toilet is running on, or leaking, but you're not
sure? Put a couple of drops of food coloring in the tank. The
darker the water in the bowl, the faster the water is leaking
from the tank. One of the best things you can do to keep your
septic system healthy is to minimize the amount of water that
flows into it in general, and not overload it at any one time.
Here's how: Space out wash loads over a week instead of running
numerous loads in one day. Don't let the tap run when washing
vegetables, dishes, shaving, brushing teeth, and so on. Fill the
sink with water instead. Take short showers. Load dishwashers
and clothes washers as full as possible before running. Select
cycles with the shortest and lowest number of rinses. Buy water-
wise appliances, such as low-flow toilets, shower heads, and
faucets. You can also insert water-saver dams in toilet tanks to
limit water use. Fix all dripping faucets, running toilets, and
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