Is dawn dish soap safe for septic systems?

Dawn dish soap is not safe for septic systems due to the grease and oil that they say will keep it from clogging up your septic system. If you still use this product my advice is to call a drain cleaning company as soon as your tank gets close to being full. They can pump out the contents of your tank before it smells and causes damage to your home, as well as possibly get the local health department involved if the smell is bad enough. You can also use hot water to wash your dishes, but some say that this does not get them as clean as using dish soap. Dawn dish soap is still a very popular product because it really cleans well without leaving an oily residue behind on your dishes. Many people feel the extra expense is worth it.

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however, if you use this product for a couple of weeks and find that the grease is not being adequately broken down, it could be time to contact a service company to come to look at your system. Dawn was originally created as a hand-friendly alternative to harsh soap products, so switching from Dawn to hot water is advised.

Dawn is not discouraged by most septic tank systems because of the grease-cutting formula, but if it does run directly into your system via pipes or drains, be aware that it can damage your septic tank and filtration system. Always double-check the label before using anything near your drain or plumbing, and if in doubt, call a professional.

However, if you use this product for a couple of weeks and find that the grease is not being adequately broken down, it could be time to contact a service company to come to look at your system. Dawn was originally created as a hand-friendly alternative to harsh soap products, so switching from Dawn to hot water is advised.

Dawn is not discouraged by most septic tank systems because of the grease-cutting formula, but if it does run directly into your system via pipes or drains, be aware that it can damage your septic tank and filtration system. 

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