septic tank and saltwater?

46bfinGA · 01/08/2007, 10:45 AM

Ive recently moved into a new house and have a septic tank.totally new concept for me since ive been used to being on city sewage my whole life. My plans are to install a sink in my fishroom for cleaning and water change purposes,but im a bit reluctant of dumping saltwater into me septic tank.Anyone familiar with this? Is it ok for me to do this,or would i be better off running a drain to the back of my property and just letting it dump on the ground? Im worried that the saltwater will kill the bacteria or something in my septic tank.

8BALL_99 · 01/08/2007, 11:44 AM

Well I've read an average septic tank system can handle a few hundred gallons of saltwater a month.. I've never really wanted to take the chance though.. I've got a mop sink in my fish room.. I use to wash stuff from the tank, dump the skimmer cups. I do poor probably 20 gallons or so a month down the drain.. But when I do a water change I run a line out to a patch of Gravel to drain all the saltwater..

technomex · 01/08/2007, 01:46 PM

I'm going on 4 years at my house with no problems.

zoomfish1 · 01/08/2007, 02:05 PM

6 yrs here, no problems. You might call a septic tank company and ask them if you have doubts. I would be interested in their answer.

46bfinGA · 01/08/2007, 07:58 PM

Thanks , i will do that.

01/08/2007, 10:45 AM	#1
46bfinGA Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ball Ground, Ga. Posts: 1,333	septic tank and saltwater? Ive recently moved into a new house and have a septic tank.totally new concept for me since ive been used to being on city sewage my whole life. My plans are to install a sink in my fishroom for cleaning and water change purposes,but im a bit reluctant of dumping saltwater into me septic tank.Anyone familiar with this? Is it ok for me to do this,or would i be better off running a drain to the back of my property and just letting it dump on the ground? Im worried that the saltwater will kill the bacteria or something in my septic tank.

01/08/2007, 11:44 AM	#2
8BALL_99 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Toney, AL Posts: 3,724	Well I've read an average septic tank system can handle a few hundred gallons of saltwater a month.. I've never really wanted to take the chance though.. I've got a mop sink in my fish room.. I use to wash stuff from the tank, dump the skimmer cups. I do poor probably 20 gallons or so a month down the drain.. But when I do a water change I run a line out to a patch of Gravel to drain all the saltwater.. __________________ The problem with political jokes is they get elected. OK, so what's the speed of dark? Why do we drive on the parkway and park in the driveway? Isn't is it a bit unnerving that doctors call what they do "practice"? Current Tank Info: Custom Starfire 300,92Gallon,35 Gallon Hex,Two 40Gallons,125Gallon,

01/08/2007, 01:46 PM	#3
technomex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 152	I'm going on 4 years at my house with no problems. __________________ Try this credit card, see what they have to say about it. Current Tank Info: 150g RR, 72 bowfront community

01/08/2007, 02:05 PM	#4
zoomfish1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 1,659	6 yrs here, no problems. You might call a septic tank company and ask them if you have doubts. I would be interested in their answer. __________________ Zoomfish Current Tank Info: 75g RR, dsb w/90 lbs sand, 150 lb live rock, anemone & LPS tank

01/08/2007, 07:58 PM	#5
46bfinGA Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ball Ground, Ga. Posts: 1,333	Thanks , i will do that.