Studies on the relationship between a water softener and septic system have gone as far back as the 70’s. It has been studied by organizations such as the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and Small Scale Waste Management Project (SSWMP). Research shows that not only does an efficient, well operating water softener have no negative effect on septic systems. It also shows that the water softener has a potential to aid it.
How Do Water Softeners Affect Septic Systems?
