Prevent Septic Tank Problems – Don’t Flush These Items

Jun 6, 2012

Flushing a variety of foreign objects can overtax or destroy the biological digestion taking place within your system or increase the potential of having a clog in your pumps and pipes. Some of these items have a more drastic effect than others, however, we suggest you avoid them all.

babywipes

Baby Wipes

disposable diaper image

Disposable Diaper

paper towels

Paper Towels

gauze bandages

Guaze Bandages

cooking oil

Cooking Oil

grease drippings

Grease Drippings

cooking fat

Cooking Fat

coffee groundsCoffee Grounds

dental floss

Dental Floss

food wrappers

Food Wrappers

cigarette butts

Cigarette Butts

cat litter

Cat Litter

balloons

Balloons

condoms

Condoms

hair combings

Hair Combings

feminine products

Feminine Products

pesticides

Pesticides

paints

Paints

Paint Thinners

Paint Thinners

liquid bleach

Liquid Bleach