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Maintain Your Septic System
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Pump out sludge every 2-3 years for year round use, every 5-6
years for seasonal residents. If there is no sludge, your
system is probably not operating correctly.
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Don’t flush strong cleaning agents.
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Don’t use your toilet as a waste basket.
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Don’t use strong commercial agents that claim to clean your
septic system.
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Don’t use an in-sink garbage disposal.
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Conserve water in the home. (Septic tanks work better with less
water)
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Install water saving devices, e.g. low-flow shower heads.
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Repair leaky faucets, run dishwashers and washing machines only when
full.
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Retrofit toilets with water saving toilets.
Shoreline Clean-up Tips
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Leave trees and shrubs along the shoreline.
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Don’t throw any organic material, incl. leaves, grass clippings,
food and potting soil into lake.
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Protect the emergent GOOD WEEDS at your shorline. Learn to
identify the difference between good and bad weeds.
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Rake up floating weeds and algae along shoreline and around your
dock. Place in bags and dispose of away from
lake.
Smart Lawn Maintenance Techniques
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Remember a greener lawn means healthier lake weeds!
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Use phosphorus-free fertilizer (available at Taconic Valley Lawn and
Garden in Hillsdale).
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Use a slow-release nitrogen fertilizer.
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