Flushable Wipes
Flushable Wipes! Wipes are everywhere and are the ultimate convenience. There are baby wipes for changing diapers and general cleanups, kitchen wipes, make-up wipes, wipes with bleach, floor wipes, pet wipes, bathroom wipes and even flushable wipes. They make our life easier especially on the go, but should we be flushing any of these down the toilet, even the ones that claim to be flushable?
Studies have been done to test flushable wipes to see how quickly they biodegrade, and while they may break down faster than non flushable wipes, they do not break down as quickly as they should. Wipes have the potential to plug the sewer line between the house and tank and build up at the inlet of the septic tank.
Wipes can build up in the septic tank and reduce the ability of the solids to breakdown and allow just liquid to discharge to leach field. This can cause failure of the septic system. The antibacterial agents on the wipes can also harm the helpful bacteria in your septic tank.
The best advice is to throw all the wipes, even the flushable ones in the garbage. The only thing that should be put in your toilet is toilet paper. One-ply is the best and trying to get everyone in the family to conserve the amount of toilet paper being used will keep your septic system running smoothly.
Septic Preservation Services has a great maintenance program and can answer all your septic questions. Call them at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com
Septic Preservation Services has septic repairs scheduled in Arrowsic, Phippsburg, Orr’s Island, Topsam, Bowdoinham, Westport Island, Boothbay and Bailey Island, ME. We are experienced in septic remediation and septic repairs and can identify many different septic problems and rectify them, often quickly, with minimum disruption. However, if you delay in having septic repairs done, you may find that a minor repair can become much a bigger and more expensive repair so we would suggest not waiting to have a problem fixed. If you are concerned you may need a septic repair or if you have any questions, please do contact our office at877-378-4279 or visit 
While you can’t control the weather, it’s always a good idea to keep an eye on your septic system during extremely rainy weather. Drainfields are designed to handle your wastewater but during extremely wet weather, excess water can puddle over the the septic tank and keep water from flowing out into the soil. A boggy drainfield is natural after heavy rains, but keep an eye for water receding and drying out after the rain is over. Consistent bogginess and odor may mean septic problems. This is especially true for older systems.
