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Article: Septic System Owners Encouraged to Perform Basic Maintenance

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Indianapolis Recorder
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May 27, 2005
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Indianapolis Recorder
05-27-2005
Nearly 95 percent of Marion County homes utilize septic systems for sewage
and waste-water treatment. Improperly used or poorly maintained systems can
allow disease-causing bacteria, viruses and parasites into neighborhood
streams and ditches. Marion County Health Department (MCHD) officials
encourage all residents to learn about and practice basic septic system
maintenance to promote a safe, healthy and clean neighborhood.

Septic systems are self-contained, underground waste-water treatment
systems. Many homeowners are unaware of responsibilities for proper use and
maintenance of septic systems. Most homeowners may not realize there is a
problem with the septic ...

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