One in five American homes runs on a septic tank instead of a community sewer line.
Is your home one of them? If so, there are several things you need to know about how to keep your septic system running smoothly.
Today we’ll be looking at the simple step of using an enzyme formula to keep the good bacteria in your tank working well!
Why your septic system needs good bacteria
Your septic system relies on natural processes to break down organic solids until they are safe to release into the soil (and thus the groundwater). Naturally occurring bacteria in your tank are primarily responsible for doing the heavy lifting here. When the processed liquid (called effluent) is released into the drainfield, other natural and physical processes break down remaining organic matter from there.