How to Maintain a Healthy Septic Tank With Yeast

Septic systems are expensive to repair, so it's better to take preventative measures to keep them working properly. While commercial septic system treatments aren't a huge expense, it's still more cost efficient and practical to make your own. These treatments are necessary because things like bleach, antibacterial soaps and excess water can deplete the beneficial bacteria that live in your septic tank. Bacteria break down organic waste matter, which is a crucial part of a properly functioning septic system. Using a yeast activator stimulates healthy bacteria and keeps foul septic odors at bay.

Things You'll Need

• 4 cups water
• Medium saucepan
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups cornmeal
• 2 packages active dry yeast

Instructions

1. Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. Stir 2 cups of sugar into the boiling water, and continue stirring until all of the sugar is dissolved. Wait until the mixture has reached a lukewarm temperature before proceeding or you will kill the yeast.

2. Mix 2 cups of cornmeal into the sugar water solution. Wait approximately 10 minutes, and then stir in two packages of dry active yeast into the mixture. Stir the solution well to completely dissolve the yeast. Allow the yeast mixture to froth up, which should take approximately 20 minutes.

3. Pour the yeast mixture into the toilet bowl and flush it twice. Avoid using the toilet for at least eight hours to give the yeast enough time to work properly.

Tips & Warnings

• It's best to use the yeast solution at night so there is less chance of flushing the toilet.

• Use the yeast solution once a month for optimal results.

References

• BioNutraTech: How a Septic System Works
• DIY Life: Bacteria Activators Keep Your Septic System Healthy