If you move into a home with an aerobic septic system…

Your builder or previous owner paid for a one-year or two-year contract with a septic maintenance company. You’ll be required by the county health department to renew that contract every year. The septic company will come out every 4 months to inspect the system and give you a report to let you know how it’s doing and if it needs pumping.

Contact your septic maintenance company and ask them to come out and give you a free lesson on how to maintain your system. Most of the systems in our neighborhood require special chlorine/bleach tablets to help keep the lines clear. And there are some things you shouldn’t flush or put in the disposal. Septic repairs can get expensive, so you’ll want to make sure you’re treating yours well!