Your RV Holding Tank System

Is It Chemical Free?
Does Your RV Wastewater Create Problems? 

Your RV Holding Tank System, Odors, Additives and Accessories needed to dump them are part of every day RV life.

An RV Holding Tank System usually consists of a grey water tank, a black water tank, plus the sinks, showers and tubs that drain into them. Some manufacturers are now installing one large tank for both grey and black water.

Other important components are the gages that monitor levels, the drain valves that allow you to open and close the tanks, the hoses and supports and fittings that enable you to connect and empty the tanks into an appropriate drain.

Another component is a vent that allow air flow to promote bacterial growth and allow odors to escape.

One Common RV Holding Tank System Problem

One of the problems is that the contents of most holding tanks go unnoticed until there is a holding tank problem. Another is that Dangerous Chemicals can create problems for you, dump stations and RV parks. 

Common RVer Problem

Man RVer's are guilty of a common mistake when at a site with full hook-ups. They leave the black water holding tank drain valve in the open position. It is a common misunderstanding that by doing this they won't have to worry about the black tank filling and overflowing.

However, this practice creates several major problems with most RV Holding Tank System:

1. If you are using chemicals, they are flushed and the chance for foul odors is increased.

2. An open valve allows solids to build-up and harden on the bottom of the tank.

3. The build-up of solids decreases the amount of storage capacity in the tank and can lead to clogging and slow draining problems.

4. Solid build up can create a dream environment for harmful bacteria and a dangerous health risk for you.

5. Cleaning and removing solid build up can be very costly.

Where Do RV Holding Tank System Wastes Go?

The answer is very simple. Once you send it down the dump station drain, it ends up in a septic system or a private or public waste water treatment facility.

Are You A Bacteria Killer?

If you are using chemical Holding Tank Additives you could be creating havoc on the system receiving your waste water by killing too many bacteria. This makes it harder and more expensive for the receiving system to do it's job.

Mother Nature's Decomposition Process

Remember, Mother Nature's Decomposition Process is to use beneficial bacteria to eliminate wastes. Help her along, don't hinder her. Use environmentally safe products in your holding tanks.

Understanding how a septic or waste treatment facility works will also help you to keep your RV Holding Tank System healthy and safe for you and whoever receives your wastes.

More On RV Holding Tank System Waste Water Disposal

The links to the articles below will help you to be a more informed about RV Holding Tank Waste Water Disposal. Plus, make you a more welcomed RVer when it comes to dumping your holding tanks.