30 Mar
UPDATE #20-06 COVID-19
For Immediate Release
Algonquin Highlands, Ontario
Monday, March 30, 2020
11:00 am
Release # 20-06
Subject: Protecting your Environment
As information around COVID-19 evolves creating the need for social distancing and enhanced hygiene protocols, there is more focus on wiping down surfaces and general cleaning. The demand for products to achieve this are high, and can be detrimental to your septic system.
There is an extensive list of what should not be flushed down your toilet, or any plumbing fixture, but here are four that pertain to our present situation:
- Tissues and paper towels. These products do not break down like toilet paper and could potentially harm your septic field.
- Baby wipes/disinfectant wipes. Many of these products claim to be flushable. They are not! These must be thrown in the waste basket. If these products enter the septic field, they could clog it beyond repair.
- Cotton products. These products do not break down like toilet paper and could potentially harm the septic field.
- Bleach and harsh cleaners. The septic system operates on bacteria to break down the waste, leaving waste water safely clean enough to percolate down into the earth. Bleach and harsh cleaners can kill the necessary good bacteria needed to keep our septic systems working properly.
Please do your part to protect your septic system so it continues to work correctly. You will avoid not only high replacement costs, but also ensure we protect our lakes and rivers.