Can you flush condoms with a septic tank?
The short answer for condoms and a septic tank: never. Condoms are made of latex or polyurethane that does not break down in a septic system; they float on the scum layer and can pass to clog the outlet.
Wrap and throw condoms in the trash.
- Verdict
- Never — latex does not degrade and floats in the tank
- Why
- Condoms are made of latex or polyurethane that does not break down in a septic system; they float on the scum layer and can pass to clog the outlet.
- Wrap and throw condoms in the trash.
When in doubt, throw it out — only the three Ps (pee, poo, toilet paper) belong in a septic system.
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