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In the
bathroom
Do:
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Immediately repair any leaking faucet or toilet.
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Use a reasonable quantity of toilet paper.
Do not :
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Use disinfectant in tablet (puck) form, whether it is placed in the basin
or the tank.
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Throw cigarettes, cigarette butts or medication in the toilet.
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Throw paper towels, paper napkins or other personal hygiene products
in the toilet.
In the kitchen
Do:
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Repair any leaking faucet.
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Use dish soap or dishwasher soap that is low in phosphate (0 to 5%).
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Use the necessary quantity of soap to do the work. Take note that the
necessary quantity is often less than suggested by the manufacturer.
Do not :
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Use a food waste disposal unit in your sink that is connected to your
septic installation.
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Dispose of vegetables, meats, fat, oil, coffee beans, or other unassimilated
products into the septic system.
For the laundry
Do:
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Use phosphate free detergent, preferably in liquid form. If it is not
possible, use biodegradable powder detergent.
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Use the necessary quantity of soap to do the work. Take note that the
necessary quantity is often less than that suggested by the manufacturer.
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Minimize, when possible, the volume of water used for the laundry
according to the quantity of clothing to wash.
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If possible, spread your loads of laundry throughout the week as
recommended by MDDEFP for any septic installation
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Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks, Good Practice Guide for owners of
wastewater treatment systems - June 2011 http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/eau / eaux-usees/Guide-bonnes-pratiques-proprio-
dispositifs.pdf
