Re: Enzymes in septic tank

Posted by Nik Henville on August 07, 2003 at 07:15:30:
In response to Re: Enzymes in septic tank
Question:- I just bought a new house on a private septic system. Do I need to add enzymes to the system? Simple answer..... NO. The chemical cleaners just kill off everything, the enzyme-adding cleaners are a waste of money. If you want to add some enzymes, put a couple of table-spoons of good quality garden soil (from 3 inches down and fresh and moist) into the tank. Best way to run a septic tank is to get pro cleaning companies in to jet the drainfield side if it seems sluggish, pump the solids every 3 to 5 years and minimise detergent, sanitary products and waste-disposal unit output. If it just gets water, poo and pee - it will run for decades on a pumping every three to five years and nothing more. No additives. No chemical cleaners. No enzyme enhancers. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY.

Posted by Nik Henville on August 07, 2003 at 07:15:30:

In response to Re: Enzymes in septic tank

Question:- I just bought a new house on a private septic system. Do I need to add enzymes to the system?
Simple answer..... NO.
The chemical cleaners just kill off everything, the enzyme-adding cleaners are a waste of money. If you want to add some enzymes, put a couple of table-spoons of good quality garden soil (from 3 inches down and fresh and moist) into the tank.
Best way to run a septic tank is to get pro cleaning companies in to jet the drainfield side if it seems sluggish, pump the solids every 3 to 5 years and minimise detergent, sanitary products and waste-disposal unit output.
If it just gets water, poo and pee - it will run for decades on a pumping every three to five years and nothing more. No additives. No chemical cleaners. No enzyme enhancers.
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY.

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