Jeremytl
Scientist
Before I post my questions, I want to make sure this is the appropriate forum... I didn't see any other forum with septic tank in the title. Thanks
jeremytl said:The shape of my septic tank is outlined in a perfect square with lush green grass surrounded by browner, less lush veg. I anticipate this is fluids coming up from the tank. Is this typical ...
jeremytl said:How often should it be pumped? 1, 2 years?
jeremytl said:How much does it cost, <ballpark> for pumping?
jeremytl said:Is it worth using products like rid-x? (i anticipate a multitude of mixed feelings on this matter!)
jeremytl said:Lastly, there is a 4" stick up capped pvc "cleanout" located some distance away from the tank. I don't think its in the leachfield.
jeremytl said:The previous owner told me before I bought the house that I need to drop chlorine tabs into every six months ...
jeremytl said:as far as contacting the local county office health dept...
We were required to put in a leach field inspection pipe, I guess to see if the field was filled up with water or not. Mine got crushed by the subcontractors, it's now underground somewhere.Gary Slusser said:That 'clean out' may be for a secondary tank. I suggest you call local septic tank pumper guys and run that pipe by them.
jadnashua said:One thing that will kill a septic system is not pumping it often enough so that solids get washed out into the field, clogging it up.