Chemicals including many drain cleaners are the main cause of upsetting the bacteria balance in your septic tank.
Slow draining septic tank.
All drano products are septic safe and drano max build up remover is designed to be used on a monthly basis to replenish your septic system s bacteria.
There are some septic safe drain cleaners however.
Part of the percolation pipes is clogged.
A block in the distribution box.
Possible causes for a slow drain.
Part of the main drain line is clogged.
If the drain field fails to drain properly or begins to drain slowly it may compromise the whole septic system.
The septic tank vent is blocked.
If your household has too many people who give out waste and use water more than what your septic tank has the capacity for then expect a slow drain to develop pretty soon.
Slow draining septic systems can be caused by several things.
The whole system is dependent on the drain field s ability to absorb water.
The septic tank or septic vents have frozen due to low temperatures.