What are Septic Tank Additives?

This is an age old question and it has been argued for years. Seriously, do some research on Google. Some website say "Yes, most certainly, pump that tank full of chemicals and you won't even have to pump that stinkin' tank, like ever!"  Then you will find other websites that have the opinion that septic tank additives are a complete waste. "The septic tank is a natural process, there is no need for any kind of additives." Most others just state, consult with a septic system expert. Well here we are!!
Let us help you navigate through these mucky waters (no pun intended)...

Septic Medic is proud to employ several septic system experts and we'd like to hammer out some facts for you.

• Yeast is not a septic tank additive or bacteria product that is going to do ANYTHING for your septic tank, so stop putting it in your toilet or your tank. Use it for something effective..like making bread or doughnuts.

There are typically two kinds of septic tank "additives" that you can purchase at your local hardware or supermarket. One is a chemical additive and the other is a biological additive. Let's break it down more....

• CHEMICAL additives are generally frowned upon by environmentalists and garden enthusiasts as  they most often include active ingredients that can wreck havoc on your bacteria colonies, tank structures and kill off the foliage in the area. One popular ingredient is sulfuric acid. These can eventually be introduced to the groundwater and that's not a great thing for anyone. CHEMICAL treatments should ONLY be used by professional and for the right reasons. Pouring sulfuric acid into your septic tank thinking it will eliminate the need to pump your tank, is well, a waste of sulfuric acid ($$$) and also a not-so-welcomed, corrosive exposure for delicate sewer lines or old concrete tanks.

• BIOLOGICAL additives are the best solution for those septic tank system owners who want to rejuvenate and re-populate the anaerobic bacteria colonies that process the waste inside of the septic tank. Biological septic tank additives are made from anaerobic bacteria (means bacteria that doesn't require oxygen) and specific enzymes to keep these little tiny bacteria folks busy at work! With the overwhelming production of everything "sanitize and anti-bacterial and bleach", we are certainly not helping protect our little septic tank bacteria armies. We are actually killing them off!

Biological additives are the best choice on the market for those looking to get the bacteria colonies inside of their tank thriving in spite of all of the "anti-bug" cleaning materials that we use and flush down our drains. Many people forget that ALL the wastewater from the home goes into the septic tank (laundry, dishes, garbage disposals, showers, bathtubs AND toilets). 

Our Septic Medic Septic Tank Additive is a biological additive that is so simple and easy to use! The handy plastic click-box comes with 12 pre-measured, water-soluble packets. Toss one packet into a toilet in your home, clean the rest of your bathroom, and come back and flush. It's that simple. Its safe to use, non-toxic and environmentally friendly.   You can purchase a year's supply from Septic Medic for far less than you will pay monthly for other shelf-brands at your local shopping center and our bacteria is produced with a considerably higher-level of that good stuff you are intending to introduce to your tank...BACTERIA! 

Need to re-order from last year... NO Problem! Give us a call. We can process payment with you over the phone and send it to your home free of charge. 

Thanks for taking a moment to learn about the additive process with us today. Any questions or comments, feel free to let us know! Thank you! Septic Medic 480-306-3841 Visit our Website Here!