For Slow or Sluggish Drain Fields/Septic Tanks:

Start with 3 gallons of product. Use 1 gallon of the product via the toilet, sink or drain closest to the septic tank outlet. Next, apply 1 gallon of product into the drain field soil directly. After 1 week add another 1 gallon. Flush freely with water to distribute it throughout the septic system drain field.

For Drain Field and Leach Field Maintenance:

Use 1 gallon every 6 months via the toilet or nearest drain closest to the septic tank.

Restoring Failed Drain Fields or Leach Systems:

Start with 5 gallons of product. Apply a minimum of 3-4 gallons of product directly to the drain field soil. Apply the final 1-2 gallons via the distribution box/cleanout or septic tank opening. For waterlogged systems, try to drain off as much excess water as possible before treatment. Use a hose and add 40-80 gallons of water to the distribution box with the product to ensure it makes it through the drain fields' entire system.  If you can not access the distribution or "D-Box", it may be necessary to add additional products via the toilet or sink.

The directions may need to be repeated for seriously slow or completely “locked” soil, especially clay-type soils.

Warning:

Septic tanks can be hazardous as noxious gases can form in the septic tank. Opening the tank may release these gases, and precautions should be taken to ensure you do not breathe these gases.  If in doubt, have a professional service your tank with our products.

Septi-Flow is not a new science. It is a tried and true method to get your septic field flowing again.

In simple terms, it is a chemical product first used in the 1950s to help soften or loosen the soil surrounding your septic system to get it flowing again.

It is a septic tank maintenance aid that helps reverse "deadpan" or "hard soil" that has formed after years of sodium building up in the soil from the use of washing machines and laundry detergents as well as body and hand soaps. With thousands of gallons a year pouring into your septic field, this slowly accumulates sodium build-up over time, causing the soil to harden and not accept any more water or bio-nutrients from your septic system into the soil. Once the soil locks up, there is little left to do but dig up the entire drain-field system and install a costly new one.

Now you have a simple and inexpensive solution to digging up your entire septic system caused by locked-up soil.

Basic Septic Tank and System Information

Septic systems treat and disperse relatively small volumes of wastewater from individual and small numbers of homes and commercial buildings. Septic system regulation is usually a state and local responsibility. The EPA provides information to homeowners and assistance to state and local governments to improve the management of septic tanks to prevent failures that could harm human health and water quality.   

If properly designed, constructed, and maintained, your septic system can provide long-term, effective treatment of household wastewater. If your septic system isn’t maintained, you might need to replace it, costing you thousands of dollars. A malfunctioning septic tank can contaminate groundwater that might be a source of drinking water. And if you sell your home, your septic system must be in good working order.

Keys To Maintaining My Septic Tank/System

• Use bacteria and enzymes to help with septic system maintenance. Also, use a septic system product that can help soap-laden clogged soil and clay flow freely again. Soaps and detergents from household use eventually clog the surrounding soil and clay thereby stopping septic field flow. Even pumping the tank will not free these clogged drain field lines.

• Plant only grass over and near your septic system. Roots from nearby trees or shrubs might clog and damage the drain field.

• Don’t drive or park vehicles on any part of your septic tank system. Doing so can compact the soil in your drain field or damage the pipes, the tank, or other septic system components.

• Keep roof drains, basement sump pump drains, and other rainwater and surface water drainage systems away from the drain field. Flooding the drain field with excessive water slows down or stops treatment processes and can cause plumbing fixtures to back up. 

TEN MUST-KNOW STEPS TO KEEP YOUR SEPTIC TANK AND SYSTEM WORKING PROPERLY:

1. Locate your septic tank and drain field. Keep a drawing of these locations in your records.
2. Have your septic system inspected at least every three years.
3. Don't dispose of household hazardous waste in sinks or toilets.
4. Keep other household items, such as dental floss, feminine hygiene products, condoms, diapers, and cat litter out of your system.
5. Use water efficiently.
6. Plant only grass over and near your septic system. Roots from nearby trees or shrubs might clog and damage the system. Also, do not apply manure or fertilizers over the drain field.
7. Keep vehicles and livestock off your septic system. The weight can damage the pipes and tank, and your system may not drain properly under compacted soil.
8. Keep gutters and basement sump pumps from draining into or near your septic system.
9. Check with your local health department before using additives. Commercial septic tank additives do not eliminate the need for periodic pumping and can be harmful to your system.
10. Make sure your drain field drains are away from your home and that there is no standing water on the drain field area.