Water Protection Doesn't go on Vacation

You can help protect the water quality you enjoy while on vacation.  Many camps, motels and other facilities rely on septic systems to treat wastewater. Your water use and activities will affect how these treatment systems work.

• Don't dispose of cooking grease, coffee grounds, paper towels, cigarettes, sanitary napkins, or disposable diapers in the wastewater system--they can clog it.
• Conserve water--turn off the water when brushing your teeth; and flush the toilet only for "solid" reasons. Less water means solids will settle better in the septic tank.
• Go easy if you will be using household cleaners, detergents, or bleaches. Too much of these chemicals can harm the bacteria that help the system function properly.

Thanks for your help in protecting Maine's environment!

Maine Rural Water Association  12 Main Street Brunswick, ME  04011 729-6596 Maine DEP State House Station #17       Augusta, ME 04333 287-3901