Septic - Main Line Clogged New!

Wipes, “bio-degradable” kitty litter, tampons, condoms, coffee grounds—none of these belong in a septic system. Your tank is not a trash can. It is a delicate ecosystem of bacteria that you are currently terrorizing.

I now have a “Bacon Bucket” under my sink. When it’s full, it goes in the trash. Your pipes will thank you. septic main line clogged

I had punched through the side of my pipe. When the real plumber arrived (let’s call him Bob, a man who laughed exactly once—when he saw my auger), he stuck a camera down the line. We both stared at the monitor like it was the Super Bowl. I now have a “Bacon Bucket” under my sink

It was

The clog wasn't a giant hairball. It wasn't a toy car or a "flushable" wipe (those are liars, by the way). I had punched through the side of my pipe

Not flushes. Sighs. A deep, bubbling, almost mournful gurgle that seems to say, “I’m tired, boss.”