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non't use special additives that clai 'hey will enhance the <br /> -. ,erformance of your tank. Additives'do not improve the <br /> performance of the septic tank and can cause mayor damage to your <br /> drainfield or other areas in the collection system. The natural <br /> microorganisms that grow in your system are sufficient. These <br /> organisms generate their own enzymes for breaking down and <br /> digesting nutrients. <br /> Don't try to hook up to a pressure main without the proper tools and <br /> supervision. The sewer mainlines are under high pressures. Call <br /> - district personnel for assistance. <br /> Don't drive over your septic system as damage may result. if your <br /> tank is in an area subject to possible traffic, consider putting up an <br /> attractive barricade or row of shrubs to discourage traffic unless the <br /> tank has been equipped with a special traffic lid. Depending on the <br /> circumstances, the property owner of record may be held financially <br /> responsible for damage of this nature. <br /> Don't vandalize or tolerate vandalism of your new sewer system. <br /> Repairs necessitated by abuse or deliberate misuse will be charged to <br /> the property owner. Too many problems can lead to rate increases <br /> for everyone. <br /> Don't enter your tank. Any work to the tank should be done from <br /> the outside. Gases that can be generated in the tank and/or the lack <br /> of oxygen can be fatal. Call your district operator for assistance. <br /> Don't dispose water softener backwash in the tank. The backwash <br /> brine contains high levels of chlorides that can destroy the <br /> microorganisms and inhibit the biological digestion that occurs in the <br /> tank. The brine solution also interferes with the solid's sedimentation <br /> that occurs in the tank, and may increase the flow through the tank <br /> from 25 to 50 percent. <br /> 4 <br />