In general, bath bombs are not a product recommended for frequent use for those on septic systems. In high amounts, these added salts will harm the bacteria in the system. The salts used in some bath bombs may not totally dissolve. Partially dissolved bath salts can result in clogs as a few undissolved chunks can become caught in the drain, which will then catch hair and other pieces of debris. These oils and greases can accumulate in the tank, clog effluent filters or exert an additional oxygen demand in the overall system.ģ. Bath “truffles” have a much higher butter content and should be avoided. Most bath bombs have such a low butter content that it should not create much of an issue in the plumbing, but if bombs are used frequently, it could accumulate in piping and the tanks outside the home. When the drain is opened, the pipes are easily going to bring that temperature below the 97 degrees F solidification point and potentially create a buildup in the interior plumbing. Cocoa butter has a melting point around 97 degrees F, but at the end of the bath, the water may have cooled to close to 98 degrees. Typical bathwater is usually around 105 degrees F. Fats or butters in bath bombs can be a problem as they have a variety of melting points and if they cool too fast while traveling through the pipes, they can solidify and create a blockage similar to grease in the kitchen. Oils are liquid at room temperature and will make their way to the septic tank where they will hopefully float to the top and accumulate in the scum layer. There are fats and oil in most bath bombs. The natural products could contribute to the oxygen demand of the system and the synthetic ones could accumulate in the tank, clog effluent filters and potentially harm downstream components.Ģ. It is best to use bath bombs that do not contain solid particles or you could place a length of pantyhose or a fine mesh strainer over the tub drain to collect any solids. Along with the other items present in the waste stream, these could plug up plumbing and negatively affect the septic system. Solid particles in bath bombs could include natural things like lavender buds and flower petals or synthetic materials such as glitter and confetti. As it is breaking down, it releases colorants, fragrances, salts and oils. When added to a bath, the sodium bicarbonate reacts with citric acid to release carbon dioxide gas (like Alka-Seltzer). They are a mixture of salts, colorants, oils and solid items such as flower petals or glitter. They are used to add essential oils, scent, bubbles and color to bathwater. The following article was copied from the Onsite Installer magazine (July 5, 2018) and the story is titled Another product that could harm septic system. The effect is not immediate, but over time these things can build-up in your septic tank and result in problems. All of these things can have a negative effect on your septic system. The bath bombs based on what is in and on them can add things to your septic tank including solid particles, fats and oils, and salts. In the Jversion of the Onsite Installer magazine, there is a story of how bath bombs affect your septic tank written by Dr.
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