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 User’s Guide – Advanced Enviro - Septic System
 E n v i r o - S e p tic• Sy  s te m
                           let water from sump pumps, roof drains (gutters) and drainage pipes.
                          pipes discharge into the septic system,
                      •   dispose of solvents, paints, antifreeze, engine oil or other chemicals in
                          the septic installation. This includes water used to wash brushes or
                          rollers that were used with latex paint (latex paint contains elements
                          that are harmful to septic system),
                      •   dispose of animal litter in the septic installation.

 Chemicals for     Your Enviro-Septic System does not require any starting chemical, cleaning
 septic            or other additives. The bacteria that carry out the treatment are naturally
 installation      present in raw domestic sewage. Any chemicals or additives added to the
                   Enviro-Septic System could possibly kill these bacteria.

 Ventilation       It is very important to ensure that good ventilation occurs so that the septic
                   system functions correctly. The vent(s) installed at the ends of the septic
                   system encourage this air circulation. It is important to make sure that the
                   opening is not blocked and that air can circulate freely at all times. Air enters
                   through the vent, circulates through the rows of pipes and the septic tank and
                   travels through the plumbing of the house to exit through the roof vent.

                   The owner must be sure to have a roof vent and to keep it clear at all times.
                   When a pumping station is used, a bypass pipe or an extra vent must be used
                   to ensure proper ventilation of the system.

 Heavy             No vehicles or heavy machinery must be driven on a septic system, whether
 machinery and     it is before, during or after its construction. Heavy machinery or motorized
 motorized         vehicle traffic on the soil closes the natural pores of the soil which reduces its
 vehicle traffic   permeability and allows for pounding and the accumulation of water.

 Vegetation        The surface of the Advanced Enviro-septic system must be planted with
                   grass. The grass must be cut regularly in order to encourage growth without
                   the use of fertilisers. Vegetation cover contributes to the elimination of
                   nitrogen and phosphorus.

                   It is important not to plant trees or other plants with invasive roots within 3
                   meters of the Advanced Enviro-Septic system installation footprint.




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