4 Laundry Habits That Can Make or Break Your Septic System

Septic system replacement is very expensive, with costs often running from $5,000 to $20,000 or more. You can greatly reduce this risk using the following laundry tips.
1. Use a washing machine filter.
Did you know that washing machines are a leading cause of septic system failure? The primary culprit is lint generated by washing machines, which clogs the soil in drain fields. Did you know that a typical family washing machine produces enough lint each year to carpet and entire living room floor! Lint screens and nylon traps found in hardware stores trap 5% or less of these particles. Because they are so light and small, the lint particles do not settle out in the septic tank. Instead, they stay in suspension and are flushed out to the drain field, where they View the rest of this article