Septic System Maintenance

What’s one simple task that can protect water quality, aid the local economy, and save you money? That’s right…septic system maintenance!

Unmaintained or failing septic systems pollute our environment by releasing excess nutrients, bacteria, and pathogens.

By properly maintaining your septic system, you can:

• avoid costly major repair or replacement bills

• protect local water quality

• help make our waters safe for swimming, paddling, and other recreation

• help support the local fisheries and working waterfront, which cannot harvest polluted waters

• protect your home from messy sewage backups

To learn more about best practices, resources, and other septic system information, download this brochure or view our recorded Septic Social below. While these materials are specific to the Town of Waldoboro, the information applies to septic systems throughout our service area, including the Sheepscot River and Damariscotta Lake watersheds.

Septic Social