Testing the Septic System Using our “Flow’N’Glo Dye Capsule

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Things to consider prior to using the dye capsule:

The use of bleach can interfere with the effectiveness of the dye capsule.
Not recommended using immediately after or during heavy amounts of rainfall.
It is recommended that the septic system be inspected at night with the black light.

  1. Remove capsule from packaging.
  2. Flush capsule down the toilet.
  3. Proceed with regular usage of water (kitchen use, showers, baths, gardening and etc.)
  4. Inspect both septic bed and septic tank areas with the backlight provided for fluorescent green color.
  5. If color is present, the system is malfunctioning.