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    Oct 3, 2013, 11:33 PM
    Bleach use in Septic Tank
    As a result of having BCG Chemotherapy I am told to add two cups of bleach to the toilet bowl (and leave it there for fifteen minutes) after each pee. In light of the preceding comments I am fearful of stuffing my septic tank up, or subjecting the rest of the household to a dose of tuberculosis! Any thoughts please?
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    Oct 4, 2013, 05:45 AM
    For how long are you supposed to do this?
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    Oct 4, 2013, 08:04 AM
    Bleach is at the most, 5% hypochlorite meaning 95% water to start, then you flush the toilet and add another 2 gallons. If you use bleach in your washer you are basically doing the same thing. Pee 3X, flush 1X.
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    Oct 4, 2013, 09:28 AM
    I'm curious! Who told you to add bleach to your toilet bowl? I am both a plumber and a cancer patient and I have never heard of such a order. Can you give us a reason for all this? Back to you, Tom
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    Oct 4, 2013, 09:36 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by speedball1 View Post
    I'm curious! Who told you to add bleach to your toilet bowl? I am both a plumber and a cancer patient and I have never heard of such a order. Can you give us a reason for all this? Back to you, Tom
    Would it matter because it's a septic system? *ADDED*** I found this in cancer.org --

    "Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) is the most effective intravesical immunotherapy for treating low-stage bladder cancer. BCG is a bacterium that is related to the germ that causes tuberculosis (TB), but it does not usually cause serious disease."
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    Oct 4, 2013, 06:39 PM
    Ec-pc

    I guess since this is a "necessary evil", and it has been recommended by your physician, that you do what you have to do and then periodically follow up the bleach washes with a bit of RID-X (or similar septic tank support product) periodically.

    In fact, with what you present I would actually call the people over at RID-X and see what they think about this... should have some engineers with answers to a complex question:

    RID-X® Tank Septic System Treatment Products for Septic Maintenance - Official Site

    There is a "contact link" at the top of the page... ;)

    Back to you...

    Mark
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    Oct 4, 2013, 06:57 PM
    So what happens if y and everybody around ou don't add bleach? The drain field is contaminated? The septic tank is full of TB germs and everybody is at risk? And by the way, what is the risk? Again, I'm just curious. Regards, Tom
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    Oct 4, 2013, 06:58 PM
    Exactly why Ec-pc should call RID-X (or similar company) and see what they think of this! Hopefully, Ec-pc will do this and report back with result!
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    Oct 5, 2013, 11:10 AM
    I don't advise either Rid-X ( Rid your wallet) or Septic Savior, Septic Scam,) Their TV adds use scare tactics and are not based in fact
    . If you wish to add more bacteria to your tank simply flushed down a few yeast tablets. Good luck, Tom old
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