Question:Does anyone have ideas on why septic tank concrete can break down above the liquid level at homes with water softener discharges when the salt brine is not in direct contact with the affected area?Answers:- The final answer is: bacteria. Some species of bacteria oxidize sulfur into sulfuric acid, which attacks concrete in septic tanks and wastewater pipes. Fortunately, these bacteria are slow growers, but given the right environment, they can make a mess of concrete within a fairly short time span. Now, this may not be the only cause but it is a major one. And just because someone
