Is Your Toilet Paper Safe for Your Septic System?
About six sheets each of your favorite brand(s) of toilet paper.
An empty 24 oz cottage cheese container (or waterproof container of similar size).
Fill the plastic container half full of water.
Put your sample of toilet paper in the container.
Replace the lid.
Shake the container vigorously about two or three times.
This represents the 'flush'.
Open the container and pour its contents into the kitchen sink.
Notice the results.
If your toilet paper is compatible with your septic system, it will have disintegrated into very small pieces.
If you can still recognize individual sheets, it is not acceptable. It will clog your pipes and will not decompose properly.
Note: I am speaking from personal experience. You do not want to deal with the situation if you do not have proper toilet paper :o)
We found that Scott Tissue is the best, while Charmin is the worst. Northern hits somewhere in between. We have not had a problem since we began using Scott. It takes a little getting used to, but softer is not always better.
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Post a CommentA COCO Bidet is a great alternative to toilet paper. I bought a COCO bidet about a year ago and haven't had any problems with my septic tank since. I have also saved nearly $30 a month from not having to buy so much toilet paper.
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