11/09/2018
If your Central Florida home or business has a septic tank, you can help but wonder if septic additives can work wonders on your system. Especially, after you watch one of those commercials or see a fancy marketing graphic. So, what is the deal with these products? Do they really work miracles? Does adding them mean I won’t have to have my tank pumped? Or am I basically flushing money down the drain?
Septic Additives
All the household waste water ends up in the septic tank. If you think about it, that’s a lot of water! The solids sink down to the bottom, while the fats, oils and grease float to the top. In the middle is the clear liquid. The more room the solids and oils take up, the less room there is for the clear liquid. Which is when your tank needs to be pumped.
If instead of pumping you end up in the aisle with the septic additives, you typically find 2 types. Both claim to be safe and effective, which many have found out the hard way it isn’t true.
The chemical additive has a base of sulfuric acid, say it breaks up the oils floating on top. The other is a biological additive, using enzymes and bacteria, claiming it will break down the solids.
If you search on the internet, you will find there has been many tests to find out if either one of these additives work. The fact is, there is no evidence that they do any of the things they are supposed to do. The chemicals in some of the additives have been corrode pipes and the tank itself. They eventually find their way to the drain field where they end up contaminating the ground water.
The safest way to ensure a healthy septic system is with regular maintenance and septic tank pumping. Your septic system can be compared to your car, it needs the oil changed and a tune up if you want it to run properly and last a long time. Just adding an oil additive doesn’t take the place of an oil change.
And just like the small investment in changing your car’s oil, septic maintenance can save you from spending a small fortune in repairs down the road. A new septic system can cost upwards of $10,000, while an inspection is a small fraction of that!
If you’re experiencing issues with your septic system, waiting usually makes the problems worse. Regular maintenance and inspections can prevent failures and save you a ton of money in replacement and repairs.
If you’re having a problem with your septic system, whether residential or commercial, don’t hesitate to contact Orlando Septic Services. We are here to help you with all your waste management needs!
