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Page 8 - Ramsey Resident, September 1984 iliIl~::;,;'- ....a......- - ~. ::;:..::~. Get to know your septic tank Yes. aettinq to know your septic tank does sound just a little bit ridiculous. However, if you treat your septic system right, it pro- bably won't fail you. Those of you who have experienced problems with your systems know just how annoying they can be. Some of the things you can do to keep your system work- ing are as follows: 1 I 1) A "starter" is not needed for bacterial action to begin. 2) Additives should not be us- ed. Some additives cause the accumulated sludge to in- crease in volume and be flushed out into the drain- field, plugging soil pores. Other additives, particularly degreasers, may be car- cinogens (cancer causing) or suspected carcinogens and will flow directly into the ground water. 3) Discharge all sewage wastes from the home into the septic tank. Don't run Ia:undry wastes directly into the drainfield. 4)' Normal amounts of detergents, bleaches, drain cleaners, toilet bowl deoderizers and. other household chemicals can be used and won't harm the bacterial action in the septic tank. ,...--., 5) Don't deposit coffee grounds, cooking fats, wet- strength towels, disposable diapers, facial tissues, cigarette butts and similar nondecomposable materials into the septic tank. Avoid dumping grease down the drain. It can build up in the tank and plug the inlet. Keep a separate container for waste grease and throw it out with the trash. 6) Use'.a good quality white toilet tissue that breaks up easily when wet. . 7) Remove the sludge and scum by pumping (every 1 to 3 years for 1000 gallon tank ser~ ving a 3 bedroom home hav- ing four occupants). . 8) If you must use a garbage disposal, you may. need to . remove the septic tank solids every year or more otten. Ground garbage will frequent- ly find its way out of the sep- tic tank and clog the soil treat- ment system. It is better to compost, incinerate or throw out garbage with the trash. 9) Be conservative with your use of water. Each gallon of water used must be treated and disposed. Repair all leaky fixtures and reduce the amount of water used in laun- dry, bathing' and toilet flushing. 10) Wash only full loads in the was!1er and spread the washing out during the week to avoid overloading the sewage system in a single .day. 11) Each bath or shower uses 30 gallons of water.' FilliOg the tub not quite so full and not turning the shower on all the way could save 5 to 10 gallons with each bathing. . 12) Routinely checking the toi let float valve to be sure that it isn't sticking and the water isn't running con- tinuously. Be sure the toilet is not flushing unnecessarily. Don't use the toilet to dispose of house cleaning water or cigarette butts. Have the last person to wash. up in the morning and evening flush the toilet after everyone else has used it. This could save 20 to 30 gallons a day for a family of four. 13) Water softeners will not harm the septic tank action. However, the additional water will need to be treated and disposed of by the soil treat- ment system. If the softener wastewater overloads the soil treatment system, the wastewater can be discharg- ed to the ground surface since it contains no pathogens. . q ou Aile ?lot Alone --.- - - - .' ~. -. - .-. -- . ==-"'-=--=-=~"'-'=:.~--:--=-::::-::=:~~;.~~::._, ___-'.~---=-;_:...:- _=..;.C.~: -::-.'":". -. _.-: ~~~ _.~~~-~~~~~.~::~~~~~=~~~_~.~._. ---~~~~::-~i~- ~_:~n.~; .-.---- Right of ways Again this winter, as in most, we will experience the problem of our snow plows running into things in the Right-of-Way that don't belong there. These consist of fences, railroad ties, rocks and numerous other items many of you place on your pro- perty that really belongs to the public as a part of the street. For those of you who don't know, the public Right- of-Way does not s'top at the edge of the roadway but is, in most instances, 33 ft. from the center of the street. What this then means is that the first twenty (20) feet or so from the edge of the road does not in fact belong to the home owner even if it is yours to maintain. Further, the placement of any obstruc- tions in this area,whether it be fences or whatever, is not only in violation of City policy but could subject you as a home owner to a personal liability. In view of all this we would ask that you refrain from plac- ing obstructions in the Right of Way and further ask that those of YOLJ that have items .in the Right of Way make it a fall project to have them removed. Everyone involved in admitting a relative to a nursing home shares a common concern: "Did I make the right decision?" RECOGNIZING YOUR FEELINGS You're not alone with your feelings -of guilt, inadequacy, denial. anxiety and frustration. But these feelings, one or more of them, can be emotionally crippling. They can prevent you from living your own life and'from helping your loved ones when they need you most. The important thing is to recognize your feelings and learn to cope with them. Re- member, you are not alone. Park River Estates shares in your concerns. WORKING TO MEET YOUR NEEDS At Park River Estates, our Family Council has developed~ support group for you and your family. It provides you with an opportunity to discuss your feelings with others who have and are experiencing what you're going through. Park River residents have developed their own council. Thev work together in committees addressing their very speci~l concerns. Their direction helps you and the Park River Estates staff meet their physical. emotional. spiritual and social needs. Our goal is to help you and your loved one share in a full and happy life. Entering a nursing home is difficult for most people. But the transition can be made easier if we work together. PARK RIVER EST A TES . . . XapiNf tk 1~ J{)9diwt PARK .RIVER ESTATES CARE CENTE.R' 1371 98th Lane NW. Coon Rapids, MN 55433 -- --- ----- (612) 757-2320