We had a comment on one of our Facebook ads recently suggesting that “put a tub of yoghurt down your septic every six months does the same thing!”
It was obviously intended as a joke, but we’ve also had the same comments at a number of the field days that we attend as well!
Not all Bacteria strains are the same!
What Bacteria Is Found in Yogurt? – ScienceInsights Yoghurt contains two specific starter cultures: Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus. These bacteria work synergistically, assisting each other’s growth during fermentation. This symbiotic interaction is essential for achieving yogurt’s characteristic qualities.
Streptococcus thermophilus typically initiates the fermentation process, thriving at lower temperatures and utilizing oxygen to create favorable conditions for its partner. It converts lactose, the natural sugar in milk, into lactic acid, which lowers the milk’s pH. As acidity increases, Lactobacillus bulgaricus becomes more active, continuing lactic acid production and contributing to texture and flavor development.
When yogurt gets flushed down your toilet drain, it might seem temporarily harmless, but it can cause significant plumbing issues over time. Toilets and plumbing systems are designed primarily to handle human waste and toilet paper. Yogurt, although seemingly smooth and harmless, is a dairy product containing fats, proteins, and sugars. Once flushed, yogurt enters the plumbing system, where it can begin to congeal, especially in cold water pipes, forming clumps and blockages. Over time, these blockages can cause the drainage to become slower, eventually resulting in fully clogged pipes in severe scenarios.
Septic Clean is made of 6 strains of Bacillus bacteria and 2 strains of pseudomonas bacteria which are specifically cultured to produce the wastewater treatment enzymes that septics, and aerated wastewater treatment systems rely on.
So. All Bacteria strains are NOT the same!
Stick with the proven product that works! https://www.septicscience.com.au/septic-clean
