Hi -
How deep must the d-box feeding a septic drainfield be buried to SAFELY allow riding mowers, etc. to be used without damaging the box?
Long story, but I am having a disagreement with a neighbor whose drainfield is *right* behind my house (located on homeowner association common ground via an easement). Turns out their d-box was destroyed at some point long ago - probably heavy equipment when the lots were being graded. It's just been replaced but is now very near the surface. They are insisting on building something ugly with rocks and stick (looks like a gravesite!) right behind my deck to ensure nothing ever goes over their d-box again. Instead, I want them to build up the dirt mound enough to protect it and then grow grass again (like the entire surrounding area).
Their only concern is that the d-box be protected so it doesn't get broken again. I'm sympathetic but this thing is a mess. They are open to reseeding IF I can come up with a way to convince them it's protected enough.
Any professional advice would sure be welcomed - how deep does it have to be?
thanks, Rob
How deep must the d-box feeding a septic drainfield be buried to SAFELY allow riding mowers, etc. to be used without damaging the box?
Long story, but I am having a disagreement with a neighbor whose drainfield is *right* behind my house (located on homeowner association common ground via an easement). Turns out their d-box was destroyed at some point long ago - probably heavy equipment when the lots were being graded. It's just been replaced but is now very near the surface. They are insisting on building something ugly with rocks and stick (looks like a gravesite!) right behind my deck to ensure nothing ever goes over their d-box again. Instead, I want them to build up the dirt mound enough to protect it and then grow grass again (like the entire surrounding area).
Their only concern is that the d-box be protected so it doesn't get broken again. I'm sympathetic but this thing is a mess. They are open to reseeding IF I can come up with a way to convince them it's protected enough.
Any professional advice would sure be welcomed - how deep does it have to be?
thanks, Rob