on 10/1/2007 11:35 AM mike said the following:
On Sep 30, 11:44 am, "newman" wrote:

Is it advisable to put coffee grounds in septic tanks?

I have heard that coffee grounds do not decompose.

Thanks.


You can put all kinds of organic matter in a septic tank. People with
septic tanks have garbage disposals after all.

I have a dry well separate from the septic system, The only things that
go into the dry well are from the sinks and bath/showers (grey water). I
have no disposal. I don't see a need for a disposal since we dump food
waste in the compactor right next to the sink.
The only food that gets into our dry well is whatever can squeeze
through the drain strainer.

You just have to have
it pumped out more often. It's not rocket science. Ignore the
hysterics.

Google septic tank pumping chart.




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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
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