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Septic & Wells

Septic Tank Basics

Written by Aaron Guffey |

Nobody wants to flush a toilet into a drinking watersupply. It’s important to install and maintain septic systems properly to avoid polluting groundwater. Typical septic systems have three parts:

Septic Dos and Don'ts

Written by Julie DiLeone |

Here's a help list of dos and don'ts for keeping your septic system in shape:

Many rural landowners in Multnomah County are on public water systems. If you have questions about your public water source, contact your provider directly or visit the Oregon Health Authority's website at http://public.health.oregon.gov/HealthyEnvironments/DrinkingWater/Pages/index.aspx.