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New Member

14 hours ago

The $10,000 Flush: Why Your "Flushable" Wipes are Killing Your Septic System

We see it every week. A homeowner calls us out for a backup, swearing they’ve done everything right. They don't put grease down the drain, they don't use the garbage disposal, and they even use those...

New Member

13 hours ago

It is more common than you think! The items we find in septic tanks are....... not supposed to be there! I would say a majority of the calls we run into wipes, additives, or at least a couple of items that should not be flushed.

julie

Jobber Community Team

13 hours ago

😅 That checks out.

“More common than you think” seems to be the unofficial slogan of septic work. It’s wild how often tanks turn into a lost-and-found for things that were never meant to be flushed.

Appreciate you sharing the reality from the field!