Will garbage disposals clog septic fields?
2007-03-16 01:51:50 · 4 answers · asked by reikimaw 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Septic tanks work on the principle of bacteria eating the solids. The more solids introduced to the tank, the longer it takes to get rid of them. I would not recommend using a disposer for all of your food wastes. This especially applies to greasy foods.
2007-03-16 02:27:05 · answer #1 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, the bacteria which feeds on all waste products, deposited by flushing toliets, ground up food, will promote healthier bracteria for breaking down food materials.
2007-03-16 09:37:29 · answer #2 · answered by michael_54550 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep like mike said. i would even dump a gallon of milk down the drain. bacteria love spoiled milk
2007-03-16 11:29:50 · answer #3 · answered by kubietime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no unless the holding tank is to small, it all has to brake down in the holding tank first
2007-03-16 09:00:57 · answer #4 · answered by jim m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋