Dumping SW Into Septic System
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I don't think I would do that. That much water would take up a lot of space in your septic that should used for.... other things. Take a hose and get a fitting to put on your return pump and run the hose to the woods. That way you're removing the water away from your lawn and septic.
That would be uphill and over 100 yards......not enough pump or hose at my place for that
Honestly.....a full bathtub is probably 50+ gallons and people use epsom and other fancy salts all the time (given likely not to the SG a reef tank is) but does that become problematic to septic systems??? Not that I take baths in fancy scented salts
Honestly.....a full bathtub is probably 50+ gallons and people use epsom and other fancy salts all the time (given likely not to the SG a reef tank is) but does that become problematic to septic systems??? Not that I take baths in fancy scented salts
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Well uphill would be a loosing battle lol.
I'd say that at least. Can stripe my front yard into an official football field including in-zones and stands. That's the only reason leaving this house is sooooo hard....I'll never find another yard like this in a sub-division and with 2 young boys it's nice. Heck....we have 1/8 mile drag racing on my driveway
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ive never had an issue with it...
Here is a link to articles I came across during a search on 'salt in septic tanks'.
http://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=salt+water+in+septic+tank&cp=15&pf=p&sclient=psy&rlz=1R2SKPB_enUS357&source=hp&aq=0sx&aqi=&aql=&oq=saltwater+in+se&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=c933f7452b4afda8">http://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=salt+water+in+septic+tank&cp=15&pf=p&sclient=psy&rlz=1R2SKPB_enUS357&source=hp&aq=0sx&aqi=&aql=&oq=saltwater+in+se&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=c933f7452b4afda8</a>
I will summarize by saying these two things:
1) the sudies seem to suggest it is not a problem for either the bacteria or the soil in the drain field.
2) I'm on a a septic tank, and will not put saltwater into the system. Why?
-A) Considering the cost of repair, and what I know about the bacteria in septic tanks, it's not worth it, IMO.
-B) The Roman's 'salted the soil' of enemies they really disliked. Doing so ruins the soil for generations. I feel that I have a greater responsibility.
-JMHO
http://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=salt+water+in+septic+tank&cp=15&pf=p&sclient=psy&rlz=1R2SKPB_enUS357&source=hp&aq=0sx&aqi=&aql=&oq=saltwater+in+se&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=c933f7452b4afda8">http://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=salt+water+in+septic+tank&cp=15&pf=p&sclient=psy&rlz=1R2SKPB_enUS357&source=hp&aq=0sx&aqi=&aql=&oq=saltwater+in+se&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=c933f7452b4afda8</a>
I will summarize by saying these two things:
1) the sudies seem to suggest it is not a problem for either the bacteria or the soil in the drain field.
2) I'm on a a septic tank, and will not put saltwater into the system. Why?
-A) Considering the cost of repair, and what I know about the bacteria in septic tanks, it's not worth it, IMO.
-B) The Roman's 'salted the soil' of enemies they really disliked. Doing so ruins the soil for generations. I feel that I have a greater responsibility.
-JMHO
I've hauled about 60 gallons off to the woods now, used 35 in the new cube, and have adequate storage for the rest (big Brute can) so I can take care of it once both of my dislocated shoulders are healed:lol2: Seriously.....hauling 2, 5-gallon buckets 300 feet gets old quick.
