Why are u not supposed to use bleach w/ a septic system?

Question

What can u use instead?

Answer 1

A sceptic system needs certain bacterium to break down whatever you flush into it.   Chlorine (Bleach)  kills bacterium.

Answer 2

Bleach kills the useful bacteria in the septic that breaks down the solid material.

You can use a bleach alternative. Anything with peroxide in it.

Answer 3

never use bleach, pour down white vinegar in small quantities, say 200 mls a day for a week, it will rejuvenate the bacteria

Answer 4

because it kill bacteria and a septic system needs bacteria to work..the thing is you can use it....just dont pour gallons of the stuff down the drain