Not all homes have a connection to the municipal sewer system. Instead, they must rely on a septic tank to handle waste treatment and disposal. If your house is connected to a septic tank, there\u2019s no reason that you shouldn\u2019t be able to live in the same way as a house that has a connection to a sewer line. You just have to make certain that you keep the septic tank in good condition by avoiding a number of things that can lead to problems. Below is a short list of a few \u201cdon\u2019ts\u201d that will help you keep repair issues away from your septic tank.<\/p>\n
Most of these items are ones that shouldn\u2019t go down any<\/em> drain, but are especially a problem for a home with a septic tank. Others are more septic tank-specific.<\/p>\n People are accustomed to the convenience of a garbage disposal in their kitchen. But this is a convenience we suggest you sacrifice for the sake of a healthier septic tank. The problem with disposals is that they allow more solids into the septic tank. If you do have a garbage disposal and don\u2019t want to get rid of it, we recommend that you schedule pumping for the tank more often.<\/p>\n It\u2019s worth it to pay a bit more for a softer type of toilet paper, which is more likely to dissolve in the tank rather than create clogs.<\/p>\n Bacteria is an important part of how the septic tank breaks apart chemical waste. There needs to be bacteria in the tank! Instead of using anti-bacterial soap, switch to biodegradable soaps. (Also, don\u2019t use any soap listed as \u201cbiocompatible.\u201d)<\/p>\n\n
Don\u2019t use a garbage disposal<\/h3>\n
Use softer toilet paper<\/h3>\n
Don\u2019t use anti-bacterial soap<\/h3>\n