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<br />16 <br /> <br />^ <br /> <br />SEPTICSTARfERS, L::::. <br />FEEDERS,CLEANERSAND . <br />OI1IERADDITIVES _ <br /> <br />Several residents have called City Hall regarding substitutions to purchase septic system additions. The following <br />information is found in the Septic System Owner's Guide published by the Minnesota Extension Service and provided by <br />the Metropolitan Council Environmental Service. <br /> <br />There is no quick fix or substitute for a proper operation and regular maintenance. Do not use starters, feeders, <br />cleaners and other additives. <br /> <br />There is no such thing as a safe AND effective septic system additive~ <br /> <br />Starters: A starter is not needed to get the bacterial action going in the septic tank. there are naturally-occurring <br />bacteria present in wastewater. <br /> <br />Feeders: It is not necessary to "feed" the system additional bacteria, yeast preparations, or other home remedies. <br />There are millions of bacteria entering the system in normal sewage. If the bacterial activity level is low, figure out what is <br />killing them (for example, cleaners) and correct it. High levels of activities will return after the correction. <br /> <br />Cle;lners: Additives effective in removing solids from the septic tank will probably damage the solid treatment <br />system. Many additives suspend the solids that would normally float to the top or settle to the bottom of the tank. This allows <br />them to be flushed into the soil treatment system where they clog pipes and soil pores leading to partial or complete failure of <br />the system. <br /> <br />Other Additives: Additives, particularly degreasers, any contain carcinogens (cancer-causing agents) that flow <br />directly into the groundwater along with the treated sewage. <br />Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080, "Individual Sewage Treatment Standards," bands the use of septic system additives <br />that contain hazardous materials. In addition, Chapter 7080 specifies that additives must not be used as a means of reducing <br />the frequency of proper maintenance and removal of scum and sludge from the septic tank. EPA or USDA approval only <br />means that the products contain no hazardous material. It does not mean the products are effective at what they claim to do. <br /> <br />Additives and deaners are heavily promoted to homeowners through direct mail and telephone. Don't <br />be misled! <br /> <br />CITY OF RAMSEY: <br /> <br />ECRWSS <br />BULK RATE <br />U.S. POSTAGE <br />PAID <br />PERMIT NO. 131 <br />ANOKA, MN 55303 <br /> <br />1\ <br /> <br />576-1230 <br />753-4298 <br />427-8352 <br />753-4387 <br /> <br />/' <br />Ramsey Resident <br />Ramsey Municipal Center <br />15153 Nowthen Boulevard N.W. <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br /> <br />Mayor: <br />Tom Gamec <br />Councihnembers: <br />Susan E. Anderson <br />Natalie Haas Steffen <br />Terry Hendriksen <br />Gerald Zimmerman <br />City Administrator: <br />Jim Norman 427-1410 <br />Administrative Offices: 427-1410 <br />Public Works Department: 427-8254 <br />Parks Department: 427-8254 <br />Police Department: 427..Q812 <br />Fire Department: 427-3674 <br />Fire and Police Emergency: 911 <br />TDD: 427-8591 <br />Office Hours: 8:00 8.m. to 5:00 p.m. <br />Monday throu Frid <br /> <br />421-7615 <br /> <br />POSTAL CUSTOMER <br /> <br />'- <br />