If you have a salt based water softener system, do Not run the backwash discharge into your septic system if at all possible.
The salt kills the good bacteria which consumes your tanks waste.
The salt also eats away at your concrete septic tank, skimmer and baffles if your system uses concrete tank and fixtures.
Also want to add something several septic people have told me. Your bowel movement contains all the good bacteria your tank needs. No need to add anything to your system in the way of additional additives. Avoid anything going in except fresh fecal matter. No bleach, oils, salt or chemicals.
The salt kills the good bacteria which consumes your tanks waste.
The salt also eats away at your concrete septic tank, skimmer and baffles if your system uses concrete tank and fixtures.
Also want to add something several septic people have told me. Your bowel movement contains all the good bacteria your tank needs. No need to add anything to your system in the way of additional additives. Avoid anything going in except fresh fecal matter. No bleach, oils, salt or chemicals.
