A Few Things About Garbage Disposals and Septic Systems

Garbage disposals work just fine when coupled with a septic system that has been sized correctly for the property and is maintained on a regular basis. If you have add a plumbing system (bathroom) to your home, your septic system drainage field is now probably undersized.

Do not pour any harmful chemicals, toxic substances, anti-bacterial soap, solvents, etc. into your septic system. These things simply kill the bacteria! Add a product like Rid-x once a month in the toilet (water closet) nearest your septic tank, if you know where it is located.

Do not send ANY solid articles into the septic tank that will displace water! This means cat litter, sanitary napkins, cigarette filters, sand, lots of dirt, etc.

Minimize or eliminate the introduction of cooking grease or oils that go down your drains. Pour these into a glass jar and dispose of with your normal trash.

Space out your water usage. Do different tasks on different days. Introduction of vast amounts of water into the septic tank moves the solid waste particles into the drainfield pre-maturely!