The Pines at Bastrop RV Park

Septic Guidelines

Septic Do’s and Don’ts:

Detergents, kitchen wastes, laundry wastes and household chemicals in normal amounts do not affect the proper operation of septic sewage treatment systems. However, excessive quantities can be harmful. 

Do Not:

• Avoid the disposal of cigarette butts, disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, plastics, trash, etc., into your household sewage system. These items are not readily decomposed.
• Non-Biodegradable Products – chemicals and solids (tampons, cigarette butts, condoms, or
  other similar items, hair, bandages, rags, strings, coffee grounds or cereals).
• Paper towels and handy wipes; no matter what the box or manufacturer, etc. says!
• No anti-bacterial soaps – Biodegradable soaps only!  Do not use what is called
  “biocompatible soaps”.
• Heavy dose and long-term use of Mr. Bubbles/Dow’s spray toilet cleaner or any other
  excessively strong cleaner.
• Chlorine and chemicals in excess (1 part chlorine 5 parts of water is a good spray bacteria
  cleaner)
• Excessive laundry – loads should be spaced out (one day of doing all laundry is a No No!)
• Dirt and inert products (muddy clothes and vegetables should be dusted off before washing)
  this applies to common senses in maintaining all types of septic systems
• Disposable baby wipes / diapers / hand and facial wipes – Dispose in a garbage can
• Dead fish or small animals
• Be considerate in the use of the garbage disposal as this can cause a buildup of sediment
  in the septic system.
• Latex, plastic or metallic objects
• No bleach should be used in holding tanks (We encourage the use of Unique RV digest products for holding tanks)