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Substances to Avoid Putting Down the Drain When You Have a Septic System

Your Gainesville, Middleburg, or Burke home's septic system must be treated with the utmost care and maintained properly in order for it to work. Part of proper septic system maintenance includes avoiding putting substances down the drain that can clog the septic system or even cause the system to fail.

Substances to never put down the drain into your septic system include:

  • Coffee grounds
  • Paper towels
  • Cat litter
  • Dirt
  • Pesticides
  • Large quantities of water
  • Excess drain cleaners
  • Ammonia
  • Bleach
  • Pills
  • Powdered detergents
  • Disposable diapers

For more information on proper septic system maintenance for your Northern Virginia home, contact SeptiCare. Based in Warrenton, Virginia, SeptiCare specializes in septic design, investigation and installation, as well as well and water treatment. SeptiCare has served such Northern Virginia communities as Bristow, Vienna, and Purcellville since 1987.


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