5 Myths About Septic Tanks

Myth 1: Septic Tanks Take Care of Themselves

With simple biological processes and gravity, septic systems do most of the work without intervention. However, this doesn’t mean they don’t need assistance. The best and most cost-effective way to maintain your septic system is to have it pumped every two to three years. Companies that sell septic additives are the source of the no-pump myth. The premise of the claim is that the addition of secret microbes and enzymes to the system can promote complete sewage digestion, reducing the frequency with which the tank is pumped. How will we know for certain that additives will eliminate everything inside the septic tank though? The claim is just not believable, so be sure to call Septic Blue for routine septic tank pumping.

Myth 2: You Can Send Anything Down Your Drain

What you put in a septic system actually plays a big role. Putting poisons like drain cleaner, disinfectants, and solvents down your drain will reduce or eliminate the microbes that digest sewage, increasing the risk of system failure, despite the fact that septic systems can be quite reliable and easy to maintain. Bleach, coffee grounds, and many other substances that should not be entering your septic tank can cause a great risk of septic failure. The only things that should be entering your septic tank are waste and toilet paper.