RV Holding Tank
Chemical Treatments

Be Aware - Read The Labels

Today, a large number of RVer's still use RV Holding Tank Chemical Treatments . Most of these treatments, according to the EPA, contain Chemicals Dangerous to humans, plants, animals and septic or sewage treatment systems.

The chemicals in these Treatments are generally designed to suppress or to kill bacterial growth. Chemicals, masking agents and deodorizer's are added to preserve holding tank waste water and chemically cover odors.

Most RV Holding Tank Chemical Treatments are designed to last for a short period.

Once you have dumped them, you need to flush your tanks and add more RV Holding Tank Chemical Treatments until the next time. 

RV Holding Tank Chemical Treatments Labels

If you want to know what is in the RV Holding Tank Treatments you are using, READ THE LABELS. If the product contains a Dangerous Chemical it is supposed to be identified on the label. Make sure you also read the LABEL WARNINGS.

If you are not sure of what the label or warnings mean, ask the sales person to explain the items on the label to you. If the sales person does not know, ask for the product MSDS. If they can't answer the questions, do not have a copy of the MSDS, leave quickly.

RV Holding Tank Chemical Treatments To Avoid

Some of the Chemicals that the EPA states are Threats to Human and Environmental Health contained in Chemical RV Holding Tank Treatments are:

Bronopol

Chemical name is bromo-nitropropane-diol

Bronopol is a Bacterial Pesticide

Dowicil

Chemical name is 1-(3-chlorallyl)-3,4,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride)

Dowicil is also a Bacterial Pesticide. The EPA states “Do not discharge effluent containing this product to sewer systems without previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority.”)

Formaldehyde

Chemical also known as Formalin

Formaldehyde is a degradate of Bronopol. It Kills or retards bacterial growth and recognized by EPA as probable carcinogen.

Glutaraldehyde

Glutaraldehyde is also known as embalming fluid. It retards bacterial growth and covers sewage odor. It is a known eye and inhalation irritant

Paraformaldehyde

Chemical also known as Polymerized Formaldehyde

Paraformaldehyde is very toxic to humans (see formaldehyde)

Para-dichlorobenzene

Para-dichlorobenzene is a common ingredient in mothball's, urinal cakes, toilet bowl fresheners and is a known carcinogen and drinking water contaminant. It is also moderately toxic to humans.

* lethal dose for 150 lb person is between 1 ounce to 1 pint

* lethal dose for 150 lb person is between 1 teaspoon to 1 ounce

Ammonium Compounds

These are Bacterial Pesticides that kill bacteria. They are often found in sprays for surface bacteria. This chemical and most of the chemicals discussed above do not provide a source of oxygen to the friendly bacteria.

Products That Do Not List Any Ingredients

A recent addition to the Chemical RV Holding Tank Treatments Products list is a product in a disposable package made by a company on the east coast.

The product label suggests throwing the package into your RV Holding Tank. they suggest the package will dissolve and will not create any clogging problems. The label on this package is states “formaldehyde free” but lists no ingredients.

Impacts Of RV Holding Tank Chemical Treatments

After decades of use, chemicals, pharmaceutical drugs, and other Dangerous Chemical Substances are commonly found in streams and ground water.

Some pesticides have not been used for 20 to 30 years, but they are still being detected in fish and streambed sediment at levels that pose a potential risk to human health, aquatic life, and fish-eating wildlife.

The costs of improving RV Park and Campground Sewage Disposal and Treatment Systems will ultimately be paid by you, the RVer. 

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