Your Septic System and Iron Filtration Systems
If you have a high iron content in your water at home, you most likely have some sort of treatment or filtration system. While you rightly want to address this issue, don’t forget how it affects your septic system. These filtration systems discharge into the septic tank and suppress the good bacteria your system needs, […]
Winter Tips for Your Septic Tank
Make sure to keep snowplows away from your tank and drainfield. The plows can compact soil or dig up the area around your system and cause damage. When the temperatures drop, you may be concerned about your tank freezing. Completely avoid adding anti-freeze or any other chemicals that could harm the balance of bacteria in […]
Does baking soda help my septic system work better?
Answer: Most enzymes and bacteria grow in a non-acidic environment. By adding baking soda into your septic system, you raise the pH to a neutral condition which makes the bacteria grow faster and digest more of the waste.
