Septic Lines and Bamboo
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Pecan near septic tank lines.
Comments (6)wertach, I'm one of the resident 'nuts' here; I wouldn't remove the pecan - and not just because I'm a pecan/hickory enthusiast. A willow, poplar, or maple - I'd say yes unequivocally - but not a pecan or oak; their roots are just not as 'invasive'. If you google up 'planting on septic leach field' and 'controlling root invasion into septic field lines', etc., you'll find that the wholesale call for removal of any tree in the leach field vicinity is not supported by evidence. In support of harvestman's response, I have friends in IL who operates a private arboretum. Their home is located in a heavily wooded area of the property, with the septic field lines running out through mature forest(likely few to no maples, and almost certainly no poplars or willows in that vicinity). They flush CuSO4 down the toilet once or twice a year, and have had no issues with root invasion over a period of several decades. Here is a link that might be useful: Controlling root invasion with CuSO4...See Moreseptic drain lines in zone 1
Comments (2)g'day tifbee, at first all i can suggest is a bit of KISS keep it simple, for me i see no issues in mulching on top of teh leech trenches and planting above ground producing food crops annuals, also below the leech field say around 5 meters below plant food trees. for me i don't pay too much heed to zones, the important one is zone 0 or 00 in the head, if we get it right there then the rest is academic, and for the main most don't have enough land to formalise zoning. all that is important outside is that the herb garden be very near the kitchen door. the important factor missed by many is the aspect of the land and the aspecting and orientation of the house on that land, much more important than a view or in real estate terms more important than "location; location; location". keep us informed i usually only visit this forum once a week but while there is live chat i will pay more visits. see our eco' home essay: len Here is a link that might be useful: lens eco' home essay...See MoreSeptic System lines?
Comments (2)"rid-x is supposed to help the tank" "Supposed to" are the operative words here. The only thing a septic tank needs is what it was designed to hold. It is even illegal in some places to sell any product to add to septic tanks to 'help' them....See MoreExposed septic line
Comments (4)How did your home pass inspection? Didn’t it have a septic inspection? How could that not uncover this? Did the previous owners conceal it? That would be a lawsuit. Because it does not sound as though the home is legally habitable with an exposed malfunctioning septic next to a steam in a conservation area! You need to replace it. NOW. Very soon. Probably not a leach field this time. One of the newer mound type systems. You may lose your certificate of occupancy if this is not done immediately....See MoreMacDaddy
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