septic tank and saltwater?

[46bfinGA]

Ive recently moved into a new house and have a septic tank.totally new concept for me since ive been used to being on city sewage my whole life. My plans are to install a sink in my fishroom for cleaning and water change purposes,but im a bit reluctant of dumping saltwater into me septic tank.Anyone familiar with this? Is it ok for me to do this,or would i be better off running a drain to the back of my property and just letting it dump on the ground? Im worried that the saltwater will kill the bacteria or something in my septic tank.

 

[8BALL_99]

Well I've read an average septic tank system can handle a few hundred gallons of saltwater a month.. I've never really wanted to take the chance though.. I've got a mop sink in my fish room.. I use to wash stuff from the tank, dump the skimmer cups. I do poor probably 20 gallons or so a month down the drain.. But when I do a water change I run a line out to a patch of Gravel to drain all the saltwater..

 

[technomex]

I'm going on 4 years at my house with no problems.

 

[zoomfish1]

6 yrs here, no problems. You might call a septic tank company and ask them if you have doubts. I would be interested in their answer.

 

[46bfinGA]

Thanks , i will do that.