Septic Field Study Results
Less buildup, healthier systems.
In a field study of four in-use septic systems aged 15 to 40 years, iFLO® Septic reduced suspended solids by 69% to 98% over about two months.
Suspended solids dropped at every system.
Same dosing protocol. Four different homes. Every tank improved — including the 38 and 40 year old systems.
Why this matters for your home.
A conventional septic system works by holding wastewater long enough for heavier solids to settle to the bottom as sludge and for lighter material to float to the top as scum. The clearer water in the middle flows out to the drainfield, where it soaks safely into the ground.
Over time, sludge and scum build up. When there is too much, solid material starts carrying over into the drainfield. That is the failure you do not want, because a damaged drainfield is the most expensive part of a septic system to repair.
General industry figures, included for context, not results from this study.
How we tested it.
Instead of laboratory tanks, we monitored four septic systems already in everyday use, measuring tank contents at the start and again about two months later.
What we found.
Every system improved, and the older systems improved right along with the newer ones. The 24 year system saw the largest drop, from 8,500 to 130 milligrams per liter.
What this means for your home.
A cleaner, healthier tank
Less buildup means the system can do its job the way it was designed to.
More time between pumpouts
By holding solids down, iFLO Septic helps stretch the interval between pumpouts.
Protection for your drainfield
Lower solids means less material carrying over to the most expensive part of your system.
It works on older systems too
The 38 and 40 year old systems improved alongside the newer ones.
How iFLO Septic works.
iFLO Septic automatically releases about 30 billion beneficial bacteria into your septic tank every week, from iFLOBiotic™ Enzymes, our USA formulated blend. Those bacteria go to work breaking down the solids that would otherwise accumulate.
It runs on an automatic weekly schedule and is designed to be simple to live with, quietly keeping your system healthy week after week.
Get the full results.
Read the plain-language white paper, or dig into the complete methodology, per system data, and laboratory methods in the technical report.
About iFLO.
iFLO designs eco-friendly, innovative products that make home maintenance and protection effortless. The company was founded by Joe McDonnell, an inventor and iFLO's Founder and CEO, who builds practical, set-it-and-forget-it solutions for the systems homeowners depend on every day. iFLO formulas are bio-enzymatic, non-corrosive, and made in the USA, designed to protect your home and the environment at the same time.
