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Default Septic Tank Questions

On Sep 25, 6:59*am, 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.


Instead of buying enzyme garbage, google a chart for a proper tank
pumping schedule based on tank size, occupants, etc. Solids only
break down so far.