How Does It Work: Can I Flush This?

Make It Clear: Why You Can't Just Flush and Forget

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Welcome to the first episode in our new series, "How Does It Work," where we discuss the basics of septic systems. In this episode, we talk with Jeff Ball, one of the company owners, about what's safe to flush down the toilet and what things may cause damage to your wastewater system. You can also find more information in our Homeowner's Manual at this link: (https://odl.orenco.com/documents/NBR-ATX-AXR-3.pdf).

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Why are we talking about this? (00:01:26)

3. Why can't I flush this? (00:03:22)

4. What things cause problems? (00:07:02)

5. Fats, Oils, and Grease (00:09:32)

6. Water Softener Backwash (00:10:37)

7. Don't flush these either (00:11:42)

8. Yes, flushable wipes are a problem (00:12:40)

9. Other things to consider (00:16:02)

10. What about using garbage disposals? (00:17:19)

11. Should we use septic additives? (00:18:42)

12. Conclusion (00:20:59)

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