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Septic System Tips

Never pour or flush cleaning agents with bleach or strong disinfectants down the drain. Detergents contain high concentrations of caustic and chlorine bleach. These chemicals will kill the friendly bacteria in the septic tank just like they do when used for cleaning topical surfaces to kill micro-organisms and bacteria.

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Never put motor oil, paint, paint thinners, gasoline, pesticides or herbicides down the drain. These substances are toxic to the septic tank bacteria and micro-organisms.

Never pour cooking oil, fats, grease, or coffee grounds down the drain. Avoid the use of garbage disposals on kitchen scrap material. These elements are one of the main problems associated with improper functioning of the tank. The grease and solids build up in the tank and eventually gets out into the drain field stopping the leaching ability. Regular use of Septic Remedy will digest the grease and waste foods. Abusing your septic tank increases the chance of future problems.

Never flush cigarette butts, sanitary napkins, or associated applicators into the septic tank. Some parts will never decompose (regardless of what is advertised) and will require pumping out. Limit the use of toilet bowl and drain cleaners because they are harmful to the friendly bacteria and micro-organisms in the septic tank.

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Use only high-quality white toilet paper. Some colored paper dyes contain chemicals that are toxic to the septic tank function. When doing laundry, try to do full loads and space the washing frequency throughout the week. Use only low phosphate detergent. Leaching of phosphates cause aquatic algae to bloom. The water in your leach field either evaporates or eventually merges with ground water flowing into the rivers and streams, fertilizing the algae, which is very harmful to aquatic life.

Never divert your rain gutter downspouts or sump pump into the septic tank. Sounds silly doesn’t it, but this will overload the tank and push the floating grease scum layer and bottom solids layer out into the leach field. Don’t laugh because some have done just that.

Never drive your car or heavy vehicle over the septic tank or the drain field. You may damage the tank structure or worse yet, make an unauthorized smelly entry causing real damage and costing you real money.

Plant large trees at least 20 feet away from the drain and leach field. The canopy blocks the sun light minimizing evaporation and may cause root damage to the drain and leach field.

- Septic Tank Systems
- Septic Tank Failure
- Septic Tank Maintenance
- Septic Tank Additives
- Aerobic Septic Systems
- Septic Tank Care
- Septic Tank Odors
- Septic Tank Problems
- Septic Tank Products
- Septic Tank Treatments
- Septic System Tips