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Phisherman wrote:
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> >By the way..... does powder detergent really clog up a
> >septic? What exactly happens?
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> No. Tide in powder or liquid form is safe for septic tanks.
I have read that this is true of all brands, that research has not
substantiated the presumption that powders are worse.
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> >I may need to know this if I ever build in the country
> >and have a septic system or lagoon
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> >Does it affect lagoons as well?
The worst septic-system problems come from clogging the clay in the
drain field. I do not know how lagoons work, but if they drain
through clay, they could have the same problems.
Doing laundry can damage a drainfield three ways. If you use too
many gallons of water in a day, it may force the air out of the
drainfield, which stops the beneficial bacteria. The lint from
clothing can clog the clay, which is why filtering the drain water
from a washer can protect a septic system. Cations such as sodium
can turn some clays into hardpan, which is why it can help for a
household to minimize the use of soap.
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