Community gets a closer look at what happens beneath their homes

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — The Missouri Smallflows Organization hosted a walking tour to educate homeowners about how septic systems work in their backyard.

Monitoring your septic tanks is an important job for homeowners, especially when it can lead to environmental and property damage.

Tammy Trantham, the Executive Director of Missouri Smallflows Organizations, explains the importance of taking good care of your septic systems over the years.

“It is important to find your septic system, so then you can maintain it. A septic tank needs to be pumped every 3-5 years, as kind of the rule of thumb, or it could be sooner, and it’s also good so that you can know where the lateral lines are, so you’re not driving over them or parking heavy equipment on them, for example”.

Individuals can register for expert-led classes about the organization, find upcoming events related to the organization, and even become a member of the Missouri Smallflows Organization.

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