Septic tanks should not need this type of additive. Your own wastes contain all the bacteria and other microorganisms necessary for wastewater to be treated in the septic tank. Septic tanks are supposed to accumulate a sludge and scum--that is their primary function. The sludge and scum is partially digested in the septic tank. Tanks then release partially clarified liquid to the leachfield. Thing is, if you mess around much with the very reliable decomposition and solids segregation processes that should be occurring in your septic tank (i.e., by putting chemicals down the drain that kill the microorganism populations in the tank--drain cleaners, organic solvents sold as degreasers, or a bunch of REALLY BAD products sold to control septic tank odors), you may succeed in clogging up your leachfield because the tank will discharge more solids. Better to use common sense. Get the system inspected, pump it out when about 1/3 full of solids (roughly 3-5 years depending on tank size and waste load), confirm that the tank is not way undersized for the number of people, and watch what you put down the drain. If you think you need this product, you may have a real problem with your system. This product will not solve a real problem. For more information see http://www.epa.gov/ORD/NRMRL/Pubs/625R00008/html/fsl.hhtm

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