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.

You do need beneficial bacteria in the tank to break down the solid waste.
But once they are established, there should be no need for frequently
refreshing the microscopic critters. Annually should be more than enough.

What is much more important is what to not put into the septic system.
Little or no bleach. No grease, cooking oil or food scraps (and do not use
an in sink garbage disposal). No cigarette butts. No cotton (or cottony)
feminine hygiene products. No paint. No strong chemicals or solvents of
any kind such as paint thinner, mineral oil or paint stripper. No
gasoline, motor oil, or lubricating oil.

Some of the above will kill the good bacteria. Others will not break down
and will eventually clog the system.

Wikipedia has a pretty good article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Septic_tank

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