Do I Need to Add Aerobic Septic Chlorine Tablets to My Aerobic Septic System?

Yes — if your aerobic system uses spray application or drip irrigation, aerobic septic chlorine tablets is an essential part of the treatment process.

The use of chlorine helps ensure the safety of you, your family, and the surrounding environment by disinfecting the treated wastewater before it leaves the system.

In fact, the State of Texas requires chlorine disinfection for systems that use spray distribution. If you live near a lake and you have a drip system, chlorine disinfectant is also mandatory.

These chlorine tablets are highly reactive and can eliminate up to 99% of bacteria in treated wastewater within minutes before it is dispersed through spray heads or drip lines.

“This is a great way to turn a small problem into a big one.”

Use the Right Type of Aerobic Septic Chlorine Tablets

It’s important to understand that swimming pool tablets should never be used in an aerobic septic system.

They are designed for swimming pools — not wastewater treatment systems.

There is also a serious safety concern. Pool tablets can release a dangerous gas called nitrogen chloride, which can be explosive under certain conditions. Unfortunately, we have seen this happen with two customers in the past after they were warned not to use pool chlorine, resulting in a destructive incident.

For that reason, along with others, pool chlorine should never be used in an aerobic septic system.

How Often Should Chlorine Be Added?

The number of chlorine tablets needed each month can vary depending on:

• household water usage• the number of people living in the home• how often the system cycles

It’s a good habit to check your chlorinator periodically and add tablets as needed to ensure the system continues operating properly.

Where to Find Chlorine Tablets

Chlorine tablets designed specifically for aerobic septic systems are available at most hardware stores and can also be purchased at Coleman Aerobic.

A Simple Step That Makes a Big Difference

Adding chlorine is one of the simplest ways homeowners can help ensure their aerobic septic system continues working the way it was designed. Think of chlorine tablets as the finishing touch — making sure everything leaving your system is exactly what it should be.

A quick check every now and then helps keep everything operating safely and effectively.

And when your septic system is working properly, it quietly does its job in the background — exactly the way it should.

Coleman Aerobic Septic

Serving homeowners throughout Granbury, Hood County, Somervell County, and Erath County for more than 23 years.

Most people don’t want to think about septic systems. We think about them every day.