1. Don't dig into or around the system components.
   
   
2. Don't raise or lower the level of the ground on or near the system components.
   
   
3. Don't cover the Filter Modules, drainfield or the area around the drainfield with impermeable materials (e.g., clay soils, plastic sheets, concrete blocks or paved walkways).
   
   
4. Don't disturb or compact the mulch over the Filter Modules or drainfield.
   
   
5. Don't remove or damage the inspection ports or covers.
   
   
6. Don't place plants on the Filter Modules.
   
   
7. Don't do more than one or two loads of laundry containing Bleach in any one day.
   
   
8. Don't use a garbage disposal everyday.
   
   
9. Don't operate heavy machinery on or near the system components.
   
   
10. Don't dispose of any inappropriate materials, such as cooking grease, oil wastes, paint products or hazardous chemicals down the drains.
    
    
11. Don't use septic tank additives. They are rarely, if ever, useful.
    
    
12. Don't build any structure on or near the system components.
    
    
13. Don't drain large amounts of water (i.e. pools, hot tubs, etc.) into the system.
    
    
14. Don't clean paint brushes (used for either oil-based or water-based paint) into sinks or other drains.
    
    
15. Don't install a sprinkler system on or within 10 feet of the Filter Modules, drainfield or tanks. Also, make sure your sprinkler system is equipped with approved back-flow prevention devices.
    

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