Septic Care

How to:

Stop Killing The Biological Action In Your Septic/Cesspool

Many household products contain chemicals that will kill bacteria. However, your septic system/cesspool depends on a healthy bacteria population to keep it functioning properly. Routinely using products that 'kill germs' may result in EXPENSIVE problems. These problems always occur at the worst possible time and include things like backups, foul odors and failed filter beds. Whether your system gives you endless problems or years of trouble free service is determined greatly by what you put into your system.

Selecting septic-safe products can be tricky, however. Unless you are a chemist, how can you know which ingredients are bad for your system? Furthermore, some products that state, "Will not harm septic tanks" may not hurt the TANK, but may be very detrimental to the bacteria IN your tank.

NEVER FLUSH THE FOLLOWING!

Things like disposable diapers, bones, personal hygiene products, coffee grounds, plastic band-aids, bandage wrappers, dental floss  WILL NOT BREAK DOWN. Throw then in the trash! Otherwise, they will accumulate in your tank. You must then spend money for pumping or risk drain field problems. Petroleum based paint and solvents will inactivate your tank and can pollute ground water.

Dishwashing Liquids

Many brands are now available in a regular and an anti-bacterial formula. Obviously the anti-bacterial products are NOT Recommended.

Rarely will any one brand knock out your system. Unfortunately most people use MANY products with sanitizing action. This not only increases the quantity of anti-bacterial chemicals but sometimes results in reactions between the chemicals with form substances even worse than the original ingredients.

Laundry Detergents

Space does not allow us to list all the nationally advertised brands of laundry detergents. Fortunately, most are now compatible. The most desirable are those in which ALL the ingredients are biodegradeable, not just the surfactants. Avoid all brands containing chlorine.

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