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SEPTIC DOS AND DON’TS
General Rule #1: If a substance is harmful to humans or is antibiotic in nature, it should not be put into any septic system,
including FAST®. Septic systems rely on “good bacteria” to break down waste, and those bacteria can be killed by the
chemicals and toxins listed below.
General Rule #2: Keep debris out of your septic system, including FAST®. Septic systems need to move water through
various tanks and pipes, so indissoluble debris (cloth, plastic, wood, etc.) can clog the system.
Don’t Do These Things
DON’T put these substances down any drain (toilet, sink, etc.):
Do These Things
Keep copies of all system drawings, plans of the site, installed
equipment, and service records and record all applicable information.
Spread wash loads throughout the week. Avoid liquid fabric softeners.
Use low-suds, biodegradable, low-phosphate detergents, like Mighty
Mike® from Scienco/FAST (www.sciencofast.com).
Watch out for and repair leaking fixtures, such as a toilet constantly
"running," because leaks add large quantities of water to your
wastewater system and negatively affect the drain field.
Be cautious in using water softeners as the discharges can damage parts
of the septic system. The FAST® process can tolerate discharge from
properly operating softeners that backwash as needed based on water
usage (DIR), as opposed to timer-operated systems. Check if these are
allowed by your local regulatory authority.
Animal bones, coffee grounds, corn cobs, egg shells, fruit peels,
melon rinds, home brewery waste
Wet wipes (including ones labeled “disposable”), bandages,
sanitary napkins, disposable diapers, condoms
Drugs/medicines, oil-based paints, automotive fluids, herbicides,
pesticides, floor stripper, ammonium chloride cleaners, caustic
cleaners, harsh detergents, solvents, thinners
Cat litter, cigarette butts, cloth towels, paper towels, plastic bags,
plastic objects, rags and scraps, RV waste, film developing waste,
metal objects, modeling clay, etc.
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