Is Toilet Paper Safe For Sewers and Septic Systems?

For generations, families have trusted Charmin, a toilet paper found in many American homes. When used as intended in a properly functioning plumbing system, Charmin has been tested to be septic and clog safe.

Charmin is septic safe. This safety is rigorously evaluated at the Procter & Gamble global flushability lab in Cincinnati, OH, ensuring compatibility with different plumbing systems, including drain lines, sewers, septic tanks, and municipal wastewater treatment plants.

Charmin Wipes are also flushable and safe for sewers and septic systems, with a recommendation to flush one or two at a time.

Septic tank issues often stem from a lack of regular maintenance, like pumping every two to four years, or from drainage pipes blocked by plant roots, or excessive water usage. Blocked toilets and drain lines can also result from various factors, from foreign objects accidentally flushed to tree roots invading cracked drain lines.

Charmin has a Money Back guarantees for satisfaction. If a clog occurs due to Charmin toilet paper, a refund of the purchase price of the toilet paper pack is offered. See further details on charmin.com/en-us/septic-safe-guarantee.

What is the best toilet paper for septic?
For more than 80 years, Charmin has been a reliable toilet paper, trusted in millions of Americans' homes. Extensive tests show that when Charmin is used as intended in a properly functioning plumbing system, it shouldn't cause plumbing problems.

Is Charmin septic safe?
Yes. Charmin is septic safe and thoroughly tested to ensure it will settle in a septic tank and then undergo biodegradation in the tank.

Does Charmin test to ensure that its toilet paper is septic safe for plumbing?
Yes! Charmin evaluates its toilet paper to ensure that it is safe for all of the places it might end up after flushing. Products are tested at the Procter & Gamble global flushability lab in Cincinnati, OH. This helps Charmin make sure its products are safe for all of the plumbing systems they might encounter and the places they might end up after flushing. This includes drain lines, sewers, septic tanks, and municipal wastewater treatment plants.

Can I flush Charmin Flushable Wipes?
Yes. Charmin Flushable Wipes are flushable and safe for sewers and septic systems. For best results, flush only one or two wipes at a time.

If toilet paper does not break down as soon as it hits the water, will it cause clogs in my toilet or drain lines?
No. In fact, toilet paper that does not break down right away holds up during use and protects your hands. Charmin toilet paper is strong enough to protect your hands and then starts to break down after flushing while in drain lines.

What causes septic tank problems?
Septic tanks need regular maintenance, such as pumping out every two to four years, depending on household size and use. Other common problems are drainage pipes that become blocked by plant roots or excessive water usage that prevents solids from settling in the tank.

Why do toilets or drain lines sometimes get blocked?
There are a variety of reasons toilets and drain lines get clogged – from children accidentally flushing a toy to tree roots growing in the drain lines. If a drain line gets cracked (from a house settling or heavy equipment running over the line, for instance), tree roots seeking water can grow toward the crack and eventually block the flow of materials in the drain line.

Charmin Guarantee
Charmin toilet paper and flushable wipes are clog safe and septic safe, guaranteed! If you experience a clog due to your use of Charmin toilet paper, we'll refund your purchase price. For more information click here.