Moved to Greenville County from a city where I never thought about any of this.

[soumitss]

Moved to Greenville County from a city where I never thought about any of this. Everything I read online contradicts everything else, especially about additives. Half the internet says pour a treatment down the toilet monthly, the other half says it's snake oil. What actually keeps one of these systems healthy, and what's the honest opinion on those products from people who work around them? We're a family of four with fairly normal habits, nothing unusual going down the drains as far as I know. Just want to establish good practice from the start rather than learn all this the hard way in a few years.

[hydrogenn]

The people who actually pump tanks are near universally unimpressed with additives. A healthy tank already has the bacteria it needs; what hurts it is grease, wipes, harsh chemicals in volume, and a garbage disposal running constantly. Spend the additive money on pumping instead. When Rock Solid did our Septic Tank Cleaning in Greenville County the tech said the same thing without being asked. Practical basics: no wipes even if the box says flushable, spread laundry across the week rather than six loads on Saturday, and keep the field clear of parked vehicles. Also keep a simple record of each pump-out date, it makes the interval question answer itself over time.