Chemicals & Toxins – The following materials kill the
microbes necessary for the biological treatment to
occur: paint, paint thinner, solvents, volatile substances,
drain cleaners, automotive fluids, fuels, pesticides,
herbicides, fertilizers, metals, disinfectants, sanitizers,
bleach, mop water, floor stripping wastes, excessive
use of household chemicals, and backwash from water
softener regeneration.