On Sep 25, 10:15*am, "HeyBub" wrote:
Art Todesco wrote:
I'm new to having a septic tank. *This
is a new house with a new septic system.
*The TV commercials would have you
dumping in theirs products (enzyme
stuff) every week or month. *Is this
good? *Is it required? *Can I dump dog
poop into the clean out opening? *It
does go right to the pipe that goes to
the tank. *I realize I can't dump so
much, without water, such that it would
plug up the pipe.
Thanks.

Considering that septic tanks were around long before either the enzymes or
TV, I'd venture they're not required.

Sure, you can put dog poop in the tank.

Art:

Hi: Make sure the poop goes into the half of the tank that is
closest to the house. Pump out the tank at least every 5 years so the
drain field does not get clogged. Never dump anthing down the drain -
kitchen or bathroom that cannot be dissolved in less than a year.
That type of stuff is what will eventually clog the tank.drain field.
If it is organic, than it should be ok to flush. I avoid sending
dirt, stones, etc, down the line, fingernails, toenails, go down only
by mistake. We have been here (you know where) for 45 years and never
had any problems. WHen the kids were living here, we pumped every 4
years, now with just two of us we pump every 5 or 6 years.