It's time to suspect a system failure not only when the odor assaults your senses, but when its contents come back to haunt you: between your toes in the shower, for example. But by this time, the damage may already be done. There are two golden rules that will help to ensure long life and successful operation of your system: conservation and maintenance.

As you limit your water use, you reduce the amount of effluent your system has to dispose of. When you have your system inspected and pumped as needed, you reduce the chance of failure.