Ten Most Common Septic System Questions - Brochure

Q: Do I need to add anything to my septic system to keep it working properly?

A: While many products on the market claim to help septic systems work better, the truth is there is no magic potion to cure an ailing system. In fact, most engineers and health professionals believe that commercial septic system additives are, at best, useless, and at worst, potentially harmful to the system.

There are two types of septic system additives: biological ( like bacteria, enzymes, and yeast) and chemical. Most biological additives are harmless, but some chemical additives can potentially harm the soil in the drain field and contaminate the ground water. The general consensus amount septic system experts is that septic system additives are unnecessary.