Hello,

As a firm believer that the definition of true happiness is a well
working septic system, let me please ask this:

Have always used Scott toilet tissue.

Wife wants now to change to Cottonelle brand.
(please don't ask why)

Implication is that it has cotton fibers.

I believe that I read somewhere years ago that this stuff doesn't break
down, and is bad for septic systems.

Anyone have any experience with, or opinions on ?
Would hate to mess up system.

Thanks,
Bob

On 9/15/2010 7:10 PM, Bob wrote:
Hello,

As a firm believer that the definition of true happiness is a well
working septic system, let me please ask this:

Have always used Scott toilet tissue.

Wife wants now to change to Cottonelle brand.
(please don't ask why)

Implication is that it has cotton fibers.

I believe that I read somewhere years ago that this stuff doesn't break
down, and is bad for septic systems.

Anyone have any experience with, or opinions on ?
Would hate to mess up system.

Thanks,
Bob

Cotton is cellulose, just like paper. Might take a while longer to
break down but it should break down.

On Sep 15, 7:10*pm, Bob wrote:
Hello,

As a firm believer that the definition of true happiness is a well
working septic system, let me please ask this:

Have always used Scott toilet tissue.

Wife wants now to change to Cottonelle brand.
(please don't ask why)

Implication is that it has cotton fibers.

Implication, in this case, being erroneous.
"Is Cottonelle® Toilet Paper made with any recycled fiber?
No, it is made with virgin wood fibers."

I believe that I read somewhere years ago that this stuff doesn't break
down, and is bad for septic systems.

Anyone have any experience with, or opinions on ?
Would hate to mess up system.

The volume of paper will have more to do with creating a problem than
the type.

R

On 9/15/2010 7:10 PM, Bob wrote:
Hello,

As a firm believer that the definition of true happiness is a well
working septic system, let me please ask this:

Have always used Scott toilet tissue.

Wife wants now to change to Cottonelle brand.
(please don't ask why)

Implication is that it has cotton fibers.

I believe that I read somewhere years ago that this stuff doesn't break
down, and is bad for septic systems.

Anyone have any experience with, or opinions on ?
Would hate to mess up system.

Thanks,
Bob

With my old toilet I used Scott and it helped it from blocking up, but
still the toilet sucked and often blocked up. It hardly ever worked
with cottonelle.

New champion 4 (american standard) flushes well, even with the softer
fluffier paper including Cottonell.

I don't think any TP sold in the US will cause septic problems if you
have your system pumped out every few years. It's an old rumor that the
stuff all turns to liquid and never needs pumping.

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Bob wrote:

Hello,

As a firm believer that the definition of true happiness is a well
working septic system, let me please ask this:

Have always used Scott toilet tissue.

Wife wants now to change to Cottonelle brand.
(please don't ask why)

Implication is that it has cotton fibers.

I believe that I read somewhere years ago that this stuff doesn't break
down, and is bad for septic systems.

Anyone have any experience with, or opinions on ?
Would hate to mess up system.

Thanks,
Bob

Never had a problem with solids. Depending on your field design I'd
be more concerned with ground water level.
I try to use less water but a flush should be observed for evacuation
and if it slows it may be due to field slowing. Pump it out
professionally or yourself which depends on your area. Then there is
the issue of your traps. First one should be readily accessible for a
quick look see. Your septic tank can be bricked up to the surface so
access does not require digging a + when the ground is 25 F.

We use scotts too white.

Septic designs have changed 5 or 6 times here in the last 40 years.

Bill

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