Failed septic drain field, replacing?
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Comments (18)I just moved into a new home and we have a septic system and drain field. I checked out the Virgina COOP Extension and they have good advice. But, my drain field is on my front lawn - and I know exactly where it is because when they seeded and mulched my front lawn, you can see where the drain field is because it was dryer and the seed didn't sprout as fast as other places. Our soil here is good but filled with small rocks. It has a lot of clay, but not as much as my old home. So far I'm planting shrubs and perennials near the house - which is over the pipe going out to the septic tank. I've also planted a Bald Cypress about 50 feet up hill from the septic tank cover and a Dawn Redwood about 70 feet up hill from the septic tank cover. I feel they are both far enough away from the drain field. I'm also planting some smaller varieties of maples at the end of my lot - and that's about 50 - 60 feet from the end of the drain field. From what I've read I should have no problems. The main drain field will only have grass over it - that's all. But if I have a problem with the grass there, I think I'll put in a bed of Daylilies or something that will cover and add beauty to the area. Good luck with your Chestnut tree - they are beautiful trees and I hate seeing it cut down, but if it's screwing up your septic system, you have to do it. Ken...See MoreSeptic drain field diverter valve stuck
Comments (12)Not sure what I said but the valve is black plastic: both the part that turns and the housing that is exposed. Regardless, the technique for getting the penetrant to the right spot is a good one. I will give it a try. The NDS sheet says that to 'remove inner stem' to allow all the ports to be connected. I assume (cannot see without digging) that one is to the tank, two to the leach lines and one is capped off. I I pull the stem, flow depends on gravity to take from the tank and let it take the path of least resistance to either or both lines. They do not say how to remove the stem but I clamped on to the 'handle' with some pliers and could not pull it out. Again, I am going slow and did not pull like my life depended upon getting it out! Afraid to break the plastic handle. Maybe I am making a mountain from a molehill but I do not need another PhD in the school of hard knocks. I got too many already......See Moreseptic tank/drain field too close to water sources
Comments (1)Most jurisdictions in Tx have similar rules about disallowing plumbers to repair conventnal septic systems. The solution is "Arobic Septic Systems". Manufactures advertise that treated water is safe to drink ( I'm not convinced ). At any rate the treated water is normally sprinkled on yard. Yes,all those agencys would likly have a hissy fitt on finding out about your system....See MoreFailed septic inspection
Comments (6)This happened to me when I was buying my house. The seller insisted their wasnt an issue with the septic. We had septic company come out. (First one was just home inspectors opinion). After a septic company came out, it was found out to be a blockage in one line that was causing one of the fields to flood. It was cleared. I've been living in the house for 13 years, no issue. Just wait and see what happens. Either way, make sure it is fixed before you close. No escrow money, (this is money held back from the closing for you to fix, as you dont know what the full extent of the repair will be). You want it fully repaired prior to closing, nothing else. (No reduction in price, no escrow money. Fixed! thats it)...See Moreonkyokoi
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