Septic! Septic! Septic!

One of the most important things a homeowner can do for the preservation of Yankee Lake is to check your septic tank. Septic tank leakage is a health problem and the primary source of unwanted nutrients, which encourage weed and algae growth. Please have your septic pumped often.

Problem Signs:

•     Sewage odors.

•     Wet areas or increased grass growth above the leach field.

•     Large populations of algae or weeds along your shoreline.

•     Slow draining sinks, toilets, or showers.

•     Biodegradable dye flushed through your system is detectable in the lake.

To Prevent Sewage Problems:

  •    Limit the amount of water entering your septic system.

•     Advise family and guests to prevent overuse of your system.

•     Dishwashers and clothes washing machines add to the water volume in your septic.

•     Have storm water runoff routed in a direction away from your system.