If the soakaway area is far off, have some grass sown over it as well. Consider building a protective structure over it (preferably concrete or tarmac) to prevent people from driving over it. The soakaway should be preserved at all costs to help maintain its effectiveness. Condensing boilers contain a condensate (highly acidic solution) that should never be allowed into the main drain system as well. Petrol, white spirit, motor oils, and varnish also contain complex bonds that are hard for soil bacteria to break down hence shouldn’t be allowed into the septic tank. This makes it almost impossible for the soil to absorb liquids from the septic tank, meaning you will have to look for another soak away. Grease and oil clog the tank’s soak away, which waterproofs it.

Never pour oil or grease from dishes down the sink – wipe it all using an absorbent paper towel.

It would therefore be best if you avoid heavy use of antibacterial products, or just wash your hands with pure water. These bacteria are essentially needed for decomposing waste materials hence their numbers should be kept reasonably high. Some disinfectants, antibacterial drugs, and soaps are too strong for septic treatments, hence end up killing beneficial bacteria in the septic tank. The type of disinfectants you use on your toilets and cleansers on sinks also play a huge role in the septic system’s health. Paper towels, napkins, and wipes shouldn’t be flushed as the material is too hard for bacteria to break them down in time. These papers therefore accumulate in the septic tank causing bio-solid buildup. The only downside with colored toilet paper is that they take longer to brown or break down.

Nonetheless, only go for single or double ply white toilet paper and not the colored ones. Toilet paper comes in many different forms and shapes. These pose more harm than good to septic systems, hence shouldn’t be flushed down the drain. Any unused medication should either be returned to the prescribing physician, or thrown in the garbage. Antibiotic medicines are known to harm septic treatment quality and should be avoided. Never flush any form of medication down the drain.

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