Does Epsom salt harm septic systems?

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asked Nov 13, 2018 in Other-Home/Garden by Brrdj (210 points)
Does Epsom salt harm septic systems?

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answered Nov 16, 2018 by Carrie123 (14,510 points)
Epsom Salt can be harmful to the good bacteria that is needed in your septic tank for the solids to break down.

However using a little Epsom Salt to soak your feet or to take a bath with should not harm your septic system.

To harm your septic system with Epsom Salt you'd have to pour a whole lot of Epsom Salt down the Septic System in a short amount of time.

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