The other day I read
an article that said you should not use any chemical treatments because they
could break up the layer of scum inside the tank. Isn't that what you want?
In a perfect world they
might not be necessary but with the potential costs
and inconvenience of a clogged drain field they
ARE a good
idea. The important thing to remember about chemicals is consistancey. Using
them once
in a while can cause problems, but regular use, like monthly,
can prolong the life of your system. But
stay away from those chemicals
that promice "you will never pump again", because you will, and should
about
every 3 to 5 years. If they were that good how did they find a container to
hold it?
Here are a few things to look for in a septic tank & drain field treatment
One
of the biggest problems is the old saying "out of sight out of mind"
because as soon as the drain field
is back to normal it is very easy to forget
to take care of it. The septic system and drain field
catch all the
water in your home so instead of flushing your septic tank
treatment, you can treat the
kitchen sink with it
and the sink drain can benefit at the same as the septic
tank and drain field.
Now that you
know what to look for in a treatment check out several of the sites below to
see if they offer anything
that would help you.