Should I put yogurt in my septic tank?

• <div><p>You can put yogurt in your septic tank, but it will not increase the bacteria in your septic tank. In other words, it won't harm your tank, but it won't <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-causes-septic-tank-odor.htm">get rid of a septic smell</a> or boost the performance of your septic system. While yogurt contains helpful bacteria, you would need to buy an extraordinary amount of yogurt to make any difference. Adding yogurt is not a helpful or cost-effective strategy.</p></div>

How do you find your septic tank?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-find-septic-system.htm">find your septic tank</a> using a few different methods. For one, you can check your property records at your local municipal office. You can also inspect your yard looking for a depression, a septic tank lid, or lush <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/perfect-plants-place-over-septic-systems.htm">septic-area vegetation</a> which would indicate a leach field. You can also follow your pipes from the home to the yard. If you can't find your septic tank on your own, a local septic pro can help.</p></div>

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Last update on April 06, 2025

Reviewed in April 2025
William did great work on removing trees. That is where the good experience stopped. We had them clear, grade and seed the property and start a fence. The day after the grading, our septic tanks distribution box overflowed which his plumber friend said was a saturated drain field. We paid $800...
Carver's Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
Absolute plumbing treated me with absolute professionalism. Keith ( the owner) took time even while at Walmart to explain my septic issues . I considered that to be A-1 service! Thanks ABSOLUTE.
Absolute Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2021
I cannot recommend this company highly enough. Jennifer (the admin person) got back to me quickly, and communicated very well. The guys - Jones and Jacinto - arrived when they were supposed to. They were very courteous and professional. Jones is incredibly knowledgeable. He went into great...
RooterMan of Virginia
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Reviewed in October 2020
Good experience, company got necessary permit, explained process, removed oil tank in timely manner. Courteous and professional
Certified Environmental Drilling, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2020
Job is not done. Septic system needs attn, trees will have to wait. Moore was very prompt and gave us his estimate. However it was a bit higher. We are not ready to do this job yet
Moore Trees
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Reviewed in February 2020
He came out the day after my call and diagnosed the problem, which was an old pressure tank that gave out finally! He returned on Monday and installed a new one along with a valve. His estimate was true and he is a real professional. He will be coming back in a couple of weeks to fix another...
Commonwealth Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2019
The removal of the oil tank from my basement was done fast, easy and at a reasonable price. Thank you!
CSM Environmental, PLLC
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Reviewed in January 2019
Sounds like he did a great job, my father was present because I was unavailable. I was very happy with the results after coming home to see it. It seemed a little bit on the pricey side but he had to take the toilet apart, fix the flushing mechanism and replace rusting bolts holding the tank to...
Paul's Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2018
I decided to have it done professionally because I thought it would be faster than if I did it. However it took an extra day to restore water service because person taking order on phone did not relay to actual plumber what was needed to do the job although problem and supplies needed were...
Michael & Son Services Frederick, MD
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RooterMan of Virginia

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"Rooter Man did a great job pumping our septic tank. Very professional and efficient work on a tank that was near capacity. When finished our tank was in great shape. Reasonable price. We will hire them again. Recommended."

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Moore's Plumbing & Septic - Halaman Utama Facebook

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Serving Troy, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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"Chris and his team showed up on time, diagnosed the problem quickly and solved the problem within an hour and a half. I was very pleased with the results and would recommend them to anyone needing septic repair. Trey M."

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Response time4 hrs

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Ernest W. Thurston & Son, LLC

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Serving Troy, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

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"Very happy with the results. We had a full house replumbing job that came in on schedule, on budget and exceeded our expectations. Robert and his crew were quick and did quality work on ripping out the old Qwest pipe and pulling in all PEX. They installed a new sink for us also which was a nice touch. Immediately after the replumbing was complete the (30) year old hot water heater started to leak, Robert and crew showed up same day and had a new water heater swapped out in record time. Quality work. Very reasonable rates. Professional. Hard working crew. If you need a plumber hire these guys."

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Leo's Plumbing and Repair, LLC

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Serving Troy, VA and surrounding areas

We can take care of all of your plumbing needs.

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Serving Troy, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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"Well. Only problem was delay in response time after claim was filed online. Water tank started leaking Thanksgiving morning and no reply until I called the Regional Manager."

Recommended by81%of homeowners

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Troy, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"Takes for ever to get a return a call. Also took a week to get someone out for repairs. They said they would reimburse me for septic repairs and it took over 3 months for that to happen."

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Ernest W. Thurston & Son Plumbing

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Serving Troy, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

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Independent and locally owned to save you money. Free Service Calls for Angie's List Members. We are full service plumbing, gas, and sewer line contractors with over 40 years of experience. Family owned and operated business that gives customer top priority. I handle both commercial and residential projects, and always make sure to complete projects on time and make sure that they are done right the first time around.

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Serving Troy, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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KB Contractors is located in Charlottesville, VA. We have many years of experience. We offer home remodeling services for commercial and residential customers. There is no project big or small that we cannot help you with. KB Contractors serves customers in all of Central Virginia. For your next home remodel project, call KB Contractors!

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Commonwealth HVAC and Generators, Inc.

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Serving Troy, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

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For the best plumbing service in Virginia, call Commonwealth HVAC and Generators, Inc. We are a locally owned and operated family business and we will do the job right the first time. Call today for a free estimate!

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Hollywood Welding & Fabrication

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Serving Troy, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

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Services offered (but not limited to):\n\n General excavation\n New driveway installation and driveway repair\n Septic installation and repair\n Building site prep and concrete slab installation\n Stone and dirt delivery\n Yard grading and drainage work\n Land clearing and stump removal\n Field mowing, brush hogging and york raking\n Structure demolition and removal\n Junk clean out and removal\n Post hole and pond digging\n Stone wall building\n Tree work and light logging\n Spring cleanup\n Welding and fabrication

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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

There are a few signs that indicate a failing drain field. For instance, if your septic tank starts requiring more pumping than normal, your drain field might be failing. Other signs to watch for include poor drainage after rain, standing water or sewage over the septic system, a strong septic smell outside, new and healthy grass growing over the drain field, and plumbing backups in your sinks, bathtubs, or toilets.

You may want to increase the size of your leach field, for instance, if you add on to your home or install more bathrooms in your house. You can make your leach field larger by installing more pipes or expanding the area of the field itself. Improving the soil quality in the drain field can also make it more effective without increasing the area.

Septic tanks aren’t bad for the environment as long as they receive proper maintenance and attention. This means staying up-to-date with professional septic system inspections and septic tank pumping. Without regular maintenance, parts of the septic system could break or stop working, potentially letting harmful waste into the soil and groundwater.

You can put yogurt in your septic tank, but it will not increase the bacteria in your septic tank. In other words, it won't harm your tank, but it won't get rid of a septic smell or boost the performance of your septic system. While yogurt contains helpful bacteria, you would need to buy an extraordinary amount of yogurt to make any difference. Adding yogurt is not a helpful or cost-effective strategy.

You can find your septic tank using a few different methods. For one, you can check your property records at your local municipal office. You can also inspect your yard looking for a depression, a septic tank lid, or lush septic-area vegetation which would indicate a leach field. You can also follow your pipes from the home to the yard. If you can't find your septic tank on your own, a local septic pro can help.

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