Your septic tank can tell us a lot about you! :)

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2. The toilet paper inside your tank gives away secrets about you

In addition to sludge, scum, and effluent, your septic tank contains a floating island of toilet paper.

“The heavier the toilet paper, the less likely it is to dissolve in the tank,” Seipp says. “When you open up the tank of a family of four daughters, you’re going to see a lot of TP.”

You can even identify the brand by what it looks like inside the tank. For instance, Cottonelle looks “just like cotton,” Seipp says, while Quilted Northern and Charmin are dense and clumpy.

Also, fun fact: If you eat a lot of fatty food, your septic pro will know it. Leftover oils and grease also float, which can make that TP “frothy.”

Read the whole article at this link: 

https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/gross-things-about-your-septic-system/

~The Doo Doo Guru

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