Septic Line Clogged

Avoid chemical drain cleaners (acid or lye). They do not dissolve the clog in a pipe full of water, and they kill the beneficial bacteria in your septic tank.

The natural instinct when a drain clogs is to reach for the heavy-duty chemical drain cleaners. In a septic system, caustic chemicals are often the enemy. They may burn a small hole through a clog, but they also kill the essential bacteria needed to keep the tank functioning. Furthermore, adding toxic chemicals to a tank that may eventually leak into the groundwater is an environmental hazard. septic line clogged

The sticky layer catches hair and tissue paper, accelerating the clog. Tree Root Intrusion Avoid chemical drain cleaners (acid or lye)

Tree roots seek the moisture and nutrients escaping small pipe joints. In a septic system, caustic chemicals are often the enemy

Open the main access lid of your septic tank. Observe the inlet pipe.