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pre-filter for septic system? - DogwoodTales - 08-24-2021
So when washing things like paint or finish out of a brush and doing such similar shop related tasks what methods can one use to reduce or eliminate the chemicals going into the septic system?
Is there some sort of a pre-filter that can be used between a workshop and the septic system to help protect the septic from more caustic stuff?
RE: pre-filter for septic system? - blackhat - 08-24-2021
Practically speaking, no. Better to contain said waste in a bucket and simply let it evaporate. Not always easy but better than dumping it down the sewer.
RE: pre-filter for septic system? - fredhargis - 08-25-2021
What Blackhat said is what I do.
RE: pre-filter for septic system? - MT Woodworker - 08-25-2021
I do the same with finishes, solvents and rags.
Outside to evaporate.
Don’t like pouring that stuff into our drain field.
RE: pre-filter for septic system? - crokett™ - 08-26-2021
I mostly use latex paints. I wash brushes, etc outside with a garden hose. Anything that requires solvents I clean the equipment in the solvent, rinse it outside then store the used solvent until I can take it to be disposed of. Anything woodworking related for finishes, etc I use a rag to wipe it on, let the rag dry then throw it out.