Many homeowners in the Pine Belt love their garbage disposals, but if you are on a septic system, you need to use them with extreme caution. A disposal can increase the amount of solids in your tank by up to 50%.
Potato peels, pasta, and rice create a thick sludge that bacteria struggle to break down. Even worse is grease, which floats and creates a hard "scum" layer that can block your outlet baffle.
If you use a disposal daily, you must pump your tank every 2 years instead of the standard 3 to 5. The extra solids simply take up too much room.
Let us check your sludge levels and tell you if your kitchen habits are hurting your system.
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