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 is safe to flush down the toilet, and what things may cause damage or harm to your wastewater system.
You can find additional information in our Homeowner Manual found through this link (https://odl.orenco.com/documents/NBR-ATX-AXR-3.pdf).
Join us as we explore the question, How Does It Work?

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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)