Delta Treatment Systems • 9125 Comar Drive, Walker, LA 70785 • 1-800-219-9183 • www.deltatreatment.com
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DO’s
Collect any cooking grease or leftover oils in a container and dispose of them in your trash can. Compost
food scraps or dispose of them into the trash can. Food byproducts can accelerate the need for pumping of
your tank and increase overall maintenance cost.
Keep lint out of your wastewater treatment system by cleaning the lint filters on your washing machine
and dryer before every load. Installing a supplemental lint filter on your washing machine would be a good
precautionary measure.
Try to use substitutes for common hazardous waste that can be found in many cleaners. Replace the
following with products that are less harmful to the environment.
• Ammonia-Based Cleaners for Baking Soda/
Vinegar: For surfaces, sprinkle baking soda on a
damp sponge. For windows, use a solution of 2 tbs
(30 mL) white vinegar to 1qt (1 L) water and pour the
mixture into a spray bottle.
• Carpet/Upholstery Cleaners for Cornstarch/
Baking Soda: Sprinkle dry cornstarch or baking
soda on the surface and then vacuum.
• Disinfectants for Borax: Use ¼ cup (50 g) of Borax
in a half-gallon (2 L) of water and store in a spray
bottle. This solution will also work as a deodorizer.
• Drain Decloggers: Use a plunger or snake to
remove and clean the drain trap.
• Scouring Cleaners & Powders for Baking Soda/
BonAmi
®
cleanser: Sprinkle baking soda on a
damp sponge or add 4 tbs (50g) baking soda to 1 qt
(1 L) warm water. Or use BonAmi
®
cleanser; it’s less
expensive and is less likely to scratch the surface.
• Furniture/Floor Polishes for Oil Soap/Lemon
Juice: Use oil soap and warm water, and dry with
a soft cloth. To polish, use 1 part lemon juice and
2 parts oil (any kind) or use natural products with
lemon oil or beeswax in mineral oil.
• Laundry Detergents: Choose a liquid detergent
without chlorine or phosphates. Avoid using
powdered detergents.
• Metal Cleaners for Toothpaste/Lemon: To polish
silver gently rub with toothpaste and soft wet cloth.
To clean and polish brass and copper, scrub with
half of a lemon dipped in salt. To clean stainless
steel, use a scouring pad and soapy water.
•Oven Cleaners for Baking Soda/BonAmi
®
cleanser: Sprinkle the surface with baking soda or
Bon Ami
®
then scrub with an unused toilet brush.
Practice water conservation with these tips. Using
excessive amounts of water can cause hydraulic
overload of the system. On average, 50 gallons (200
liters) per person per day is typical. Below are some
water conservation tips to consider to ensure you’re
not overloading the system.
• Take shorter showers or baths with a partially filled
tub. Be cautious about excessive use of large
soaking tubs.
• Don’t let water run unnecessarily while brushing
teeth or washing hands, food, dishes, etc.
• Don’t use the dishwasher or washing machine
unless you have a full load. And, when possible
avoid doing several loads in one day.
• Install water-saving devices on faucets and
showerheads.
• When you need to replace an old toilet, replace it
with a low-flush model.
Wastewater Treatment System
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