Why "not for use in FL septic systems"?
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I live in Texas and as far as I know we still can use it here. I could only guess that it would be an environmental issue there in Florida since your water levels are closer to the grounds than ours. We go almost 300 feet before getting water.
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J. Kay - I don't have a septic system, but my parents do and they use these with no problems. I think the main feature is that the chunks of soap nuts don't go in the system, just the soapy water (like any other detergent stuff). I usually tie the drawstring on the little bag in a knot and since the soap nuts are generally whole from this company (only sliced open to get the seed out), not much (if anything) comes out during the wash. I'm no expert in septic systems, but I would think that, if anything, these would be better for a septic system than more caustic detergents (even the "natural" ones). If you don't have an official answer yet and are still curious, (or others who read this are) the company (NaturOli) has been really responsive to my own inquiries, so maybe reaching out to them would be more helpful. Good Luck!
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I have a septic tank and used it. Although I've only used it a couple times (once per toilet), I plan to only use it sparingly if ever again. I think plain old baking soda and vinegar would work just as well and be much healthier for your septic system though.
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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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Nope, I have a septic and I checked this too... On the bottle it says Septic Safe! I'll post a picture in a second.
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Sorry but we are on our own septic tank hence. Can't use a disposer so don't. Have an answer
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according to cottenelle it is septic safe...i do have a septic tank system and have been using it for years and had no problem at all
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No, this is designed to sit in the septic tank to break down the tank, waste should not be clogging up your main line, if that is happening you need to have the line flushed or rooted. THis product will not do either.
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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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Has anyone used this that has a septic system? Does it harm your septic at all?
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That's what I specify it for. The control box must be out of the weather but should not be in a septic pump chamber. The caustic gases will destroy the circuit board.
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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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Yes it can. I'm on septic and my plumber recommends using a product such as this to keep our toilet tank operating properly. I have used it twice and have no problems.
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My septic guy said yes when I asked him. I've been using it for over a year and no problems!
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My main answer is I don't know. But, I have a strong suspicion that it would be safe. Because it's biodegradable, it will break down easily. The info I was able to find about this matter also said it was safe. It's just hard to know for certain. If I were you, I would definitely use it with a septic system but, again, I'm not 100% certain. Hope that helps!!
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No. Septic systems treat much more than just sewage. The chemicals found in detergent and other substances will breakdown the materials that were used to create this pump and probably void the warranty. Your best bet is calling up Liberty and asking. I design sewage systems by the way.
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I would think so, it just goes into your septic. Whatever you would normally flush would be good to go.