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Do not perform work that exposes you to sewage, gases, electrical hazards, heavy covers, excavation, pressurized components, or confined spaces unless you are properly trained and legally permitted to do so. For backups, surfacing sewage, persistent alarms, structural damage, suspected electrical faults, or other potentially hazardous conditions, contact a qualified local septic professional.
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