Is it safe for septic systems?
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Yes, right on the package it says: Safe for septic systems. On the front of the container it says" Safe on septics and pipes.
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Michael: Per your question about what this will do to a septic system. Oh Yuk's dose is very well planned out with lab testing and field testing so the product is the correct strength. Not to strong, not to weak, so there shouldn't be much that gets into the septic system. Plus, if there is any active chemical remaining, the contaminants in the septic system would overwhelm and neutralize the chemical. With this said, this should not have any impact on the septic system.
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I have used this product for many years in two houses that have septic system and have had no problem. The amount of chlorine put into the system is so small that it will not upset the balance of bacteria in the septic tank.
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I can't say for sure, but my understanding us that you should never flush cat poop down a toilet due to the toxoplasma. I would think all cat litter is not okay on septic systems, but you can double check with the company to be sure.
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The Bleach cleaner is not safe for septic tanks. It would be our recommendation to use Bio-Balance (model 8202) Septic Cleaner or Original Blue Formulas as these have no chemicals that will harm the enzymes that are needed for your Septic system.
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I have a septic system and use the product, and it was recommended to me by my water softening company,
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I can't tell you if it is safe for septic tanks, but works good for cleaning out the roots in my 4 inch sewer pipe and keeps them clear. I use it once a year to keep my lines clear of roots.
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We don't have a septic system, so I cannot answer your question.Check with your contractor. Good luck.
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Septic tank safe detergent should not contain phosphates and have low levels of surfactants. I do not see phosphates in the list of ingredients and the surfactants (which are in almost all detergents) are plant based therefore create less suds and foaming which is better for the septic system. It will be safer than any brand name commercial detergent. If you google septic safe detergent you will ecover listed on many sites.
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Has anyone used this that has a septic system? Does it harm your septic at all?
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Sorry, Marge, we don't have a septic system so I can't answer your question. You might want to contact the manufacturer. My guess would be that Charlie's Soap is safe for septic systems because it's made with natural ingredients BUT I wouldn't want to mislead you. Catherine
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Yes,have used it for years with out any problems, I do have a septic system and it has not damage any parts in the toilet.
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No! Live on a farm with a septic system. Have system cleaned ( pumped out) every three years. Never put anything in a septic system that does not normally decompose. By no means am I an expert but if pellet ingestion by animals has led to surgery, pellets do not belong in my septic system. Have 5 Tidy Cat Litter Systems and have not found anything better.
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Yes, look for the Safe for septic tank logo on Ecover product to check for septic tank safety. All of their products are completely biodegradable. :)
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Yes, totally safe. We have had a larger home unit for years. It is designed to kill germs and purify the air.
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The manufacturer claims it is septic safe right on the box. Our septic service says it is safe since the amount of chlorine/bromine that toilet tablets introduce into a septic cistern is minimal (toilet water is typically 10%-15% of the water put into a cistern, so it is strongly diluted). Finally, I have seen a scientific paper where they actually tested the effect that typical toilet tablets have on the bacteria in septic systems (chlorine type, bromine should be similar since it has a similar biological mechanism), and it was found that there was no discernible difference from the "control" systems (getting the exact same sewage). The manufacturer claims it is septic safe right on the box. Our septic service says it is safe since the amount of chlorine/bromine that toilet tablets introduce into a septic cistern is minimal (toilet water is typically 10%-15% of the water put into a cistern, so it is strongly diluted). Finally, I have seen a scientific paper where they actually tested the effect that typical toilet tablets have on the bacteria in septic systems (chlorine type, bromine should be similar since it has a similar biological mechanism), and it was found that there was no discernible difference from the... » Read More The manufacturer claims it is septic safe right on the box. Our septic service says it is safe since the amount of chlorine/bromine that toilet tablets introduce into a septic cistern is minimal (toilet water is typically 10%-15% of the water put into a cistern, so it is strongly diluted). Finally, I have seen a scientific paper where they actually tested the effect that typical toilet tablets have on the bacteria in septic systems (chlorine type, bromine should be similar since it has a similar biological mechanism), and it was found that there was no discernible difference from the "control" systems (getting the exact same sewage). « Show Less
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Yes! It's the only product that I've found to work on my system. Check out a video on their website that says can use on septic, except in Florida....which I imagine is because FL is one giant swamp. http://www.roebic.com/videos.shtml#root-killer