We had a summer cabin when I was growing up that used a septic tank and field.  To help us “city kids” and all our “city” visitors understand the importance of this system, my totally amazing and creative Grandma wrote this poem.

The Septic Poem
Now we have a septic tank,
We beg your kind attentions
to influence the effluence,
our aim is clog prevention

So when you use our biffy,
Please keep this list in mind,
Not just the brands we mention,
But things of similar kind

No kleenex, mini’s, maxi
cottonballs or q-tips
Orange peels, bandaids
Paper towel or hairclips

We really do appreciate
your being extra cautious
‘Cause cleaning out a septic tank
Is absolutely nauseous

Written by my Totally awesome Grandma
E.DeLaHaye

I love it, and have it memorized (think of how many times I sat in that bathroom over my almost 40 years) and thought I would share it with you!