How many chlorine tablets do I need for a septic system?
One may also ask, how often do you put chlorine tablets in septic system? The general rule is 1-2 tablets per person per week. This will vary for each household depending on the size of your family and amount of water usage. Chlorine tablets are added via an access port on the top of your aerobic septic system tanks.
How many chlorine tablets should I put in my septic tank?
Basically, there needs to be a chlorination tube into which chlorine tablets are inserted. The volume of tablets needed for disinfection largely depends on the number of users of a septic system. It is expected that about 1 to 2 tablets should be applied per user per month. A chlorination tube can hold about 12 to 15 tablets.
Should you put chlorine tablets in your septic tank?
The answer is no. Chlorine tablets for swimming pools are not designed to treat wastewater — only calcium hypochlorite tablets have been approved by the EPA for use in aerobic systems.
How often do I add chlorine to my aerobic septic system?
1-2 tablets per person per week How much chlorine am I supposed to add? The general rule is 1-2 tablets per person per week.
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How many chlorine tablets do I put in my septic system?
Do aerobic septic systems need chlorine?