The United States Environmental Protection Agency details the benefits of maintaining your septic system, including, saving you money, protecting your property value, keeping you healthy, and protecting the environment.
The Huffington Post offers the do’s and don’ts of septic care that you should live by. DO use high-quality toilet tissue. DON’T dump grease down the drain.
Check out the answer to this and much more in the Septic Guide for Homeowners from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Check out this chart from Family Education to see how your tank size stacks up to the size of your household.