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Septic Tank Maintenance: A Key to Longer Septic System Life

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MF947 Septic Tank Maintenance: A Key to Longer Septic System Life

by Judith M. Willingham

  • Published Date: Mar 1990
  • Revision Date: Aug 2010
For a septic tank to work effectively and to protect the rest of the wastewater system, it must be pumped (emptied) periodically. This bulletin describes pumping, frequency, and other procedures. 4-page.
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