The short answer

Explain that the property uses septic, give the approved care instructions and make it easy to report a problem promptly.

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Keep the message practical

Include the actual contact route and any professional guidance specific to the system. Avoid turning a care sheet into a diagnosis or automatic charge policy. Provide clear instructions when equipment or service arrangements change.

EPA says only human waste and toilet paper should be flushed into septic systems. [1]

A useful guide also tells residents where to report slow drains or other concerns without asking them to investigate the tank. Use the septic professional’s advice for the property rather than a generic online maintenance schedule.

Sources

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  1. How to Care for Your Septic System — EPASupports the attributed passage: EPA says only human waste and toilet paper should be flushed into septic systems. The practical workflow and labeled examples are the publication’s own applications, not source-reported cases. Source checked Sep 8, 2026.

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