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Chemicals in Holding Tanks--Again

Yahoo Message Number: 61665
http://rvingcalifornia.blogspot.com/2010/07/toxic-rv-tank-chemical-bill-in.html
And from RVTravel.com

Quick RV Tip

Help keep dump stations open by being a good RVer Many of the free dump stations available to RVers are closing because of chemicals that are harmful to septic systems and because RVers are abusing these dump stations. If we want to have access to these dump stations, it is absolutely essential that we use septic-safe chemicals (no formaldehyde), and that we clean up after ourselves and do not abuse dump stations. One golden rule for RV holding tanks is to never dump the black water tank until it's at least two-thirds full. You want the tank nearly full so that the weight and gravity will force the contents of the tank to drain properly. Another golden rule is to never leave the black tank valve open at the campground and expect the toilet to drain or flush like the toilet in your home. It won't work.--Mark Polk
 

Re: Chemicals in Holding Tanks--Again

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Yahoo Message Number: 61678

According to one report public dump stations are not being closed by the actions of RVers, although there certainly are some bad actors out there. Apparntely some waste oil vehicles have used RV dumps as a way to avoid paying the fee for hazardous waste disposal. this ruins the spetic and sewer system so the authorities are shutting them down.

Bob (rthandren@...)
'05 Inspire 51178