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• Mar 7, 2005

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The last time we had our septic pumped, the man said our leach lines were clogged, causing them to drain slowly. Any advice on what I can flush down there to clear them and allow them to drain faster?

 

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new leach field? My unprofessional opinion.

 

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• Mar 8, 2005

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How would the guy who pumps your tank know that your leach field was clogged? The most he can see is the discharge pipe to the field.

 

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If in fact your leach field is clogged up its probably clogged full of mud. I dont know of any way this can be cleared short of replacing the leach lines. Not saying there might not be a trick or two out there, but if a leach field has failed I recommend replacing it.

 

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I would check your distribution box. My septic tank lid failed this fall. The contractor had me pull the top of the distribution box and I was amazed at the soap residue and other crud that had collected there. This might give you an idea of how bad you really are.

 

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• Mar 9, 2005

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Definately look in the distribution box!
But I ask again.....HOW does the guy who pumped the tank know that your leach field is clogged??????
Does he have x-ray vision?