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25-39 years
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Test your knowledge on how to keep your septic system and watershed healthy.
*What distance does water move?
What distance does water move through the Farm Pond watershed in one year?
several inches
1 foot
10 feet
400 feet
1 mile
*Why was the Title 5 standard for septic systems adopted?
To protect people
To protect the environment
To protect both people and the environment
*A family of 3 impacts:
The septic tank of a family of three,in one year, releases enough nitrogen to negatively impact
10 gallons of marine salt water
1000 gallons of marine salt water
nearly four million gallons of marine salt water
*How often should a home owner pump their Title 5 septic system?
Once a year
Once every three years
Once every five years
once every 10 years
When it smells bad
*Do you need a permit to pump your septic?
Yes
No
*Not to flush
Which of these items should you NOT flush down the toilet.
hair combings
coffee grounds
dental floss
disposable diapers
kitty litter
sanitary napkins
tampons
cigarette butts
condoms
gauze bandages
fat
grease
oil
paper towels
all of the above
*Never Flush
Which of these, if flushed down your drains, will kill the wildlife in surrounding ponds and streams?
paints
varnishes
thinners
waste oils
photographic solutions
pesticides
all of the above
*Harmful ingredients
Which of these ingredients found in household cleaners are harmful to the environment?
chlorine
phosphates
vinegar
baking soda
fluorescent whitening agents
borax
*What can I do that will make a difference?
Try to conserve water
Be careful not to flush harmful materials down my drains
Maintain the septic system
all of the above
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