Septic Tank hose attachment - need help

mswlogo · 07-14-2021, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CowTimes

This looks like the hose that comes from a lower elevation pump chamber that pumps the effluent up grade to this tank for ultimate distribution to a leach field. If the tank level ever got to the point that there would be leaks out of this area that is almost at the top of the tank (and well above where the leach field pipe goes out), it would come out the top of the tank anyway. I wouldn’t spend a bunch of money to get someone out to an island to look at this for concerns about pollution or the like.

I would do the plastic/pea stone recommendation, perhaps in combination with some simple non-expanding spray foam insulation to air seal it. What I would be slightly concerned about is to why this is happening. Is the hose pulling out of the tank? If so, I would want to figure out what is moving as that could be concerning. Or is it just the connection that failed? The spray foam should let you see if it pulls further by gapping in the spray foam. I would only be concerned if it pulls out significantly further. Until then, just deal with the smell and ensure dirt/runoff can’t get in the tank there.

Totally agree with your assessment. Line is probably moving due to frost heaves.

Surprised the line going in is exposed to elements and possibly even freezing in the pipe, never mind the earth around it.

If the whole thing is on a slope or something maybe the earth (protecting it) eroded away?

lakershaker · 07-14-2021, 08:15 AM

Thanks for the input everyone, we have someone coming out to look at it this week. This is a holding tank at a higher elevation than the house, so that hose you see is from the septic pump under the house. It then flows through an intermediate tank and then is pumped to the leachfield from there, which is further uphill. As others have said, effluent is not leaking out due to the outflow pipe being lower that this inflow. Totally agree we don't want debris entering or smell escaping, so hopefully they can fix it easily. There has been some erosion over the past 10 years+, so like the idea of layering in more stone after repairs.

SAMIAM · 07-15-2021, 07:27 AM

Really a simple problem to fix. Expose and clean around the pipe, A layer of roofing cement, a layer of 6mil plastic and bury it. Problem solved
By code, the system is nowhere near your well or the lake so that is not an issue
Interested to know what your quote will be from a professional.

TheProfessor · 07-16-2021, 06:20 PM

With just the picture. Seems to be an easy fix with a shovel and some sticky cement.

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07-14-2021, 08:15 AM	#2
lakershaker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rattlesnake Isl. - Simsbury, CT Posts: 274 Thanks: 92 Thanked 46 Times in 28 Posts	Thanks for the input everyone, we have someone coming out to look at it this week. This is a holding tank at a higher elevation than the house, so that hose you see is from the septic pump under the house. It then flows through an intermediate tank and then is pumped to the leachfield from there, which is further uphill. As others have said, effluent is not leaking out due to the outflow pipe being lower that this inflow. Totally agree we don't want debris entering or smell escaping, so hopefully they can fix it easily. There has been some erosion over the past 10 years+, so like the idea of layering in more stone after repairs.

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07-15-2021, 07:27 AM	#3
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,937 Thanks: 349 Thanked 1,708 Times in 602 Posts	Really a simple problem to fix. Expose and clean around the pipe, A layer of roofing cement, a layer of 6mil plastic and bury it. Problem solved By code, the system is nowhere near your well or the lake so that is not an issue Interested to know what your quote will be from a professional.

07-16-2021, 06:20 PM	#4
TheProfessor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,164 Thanks: 17 Thanked 357 Times in 214 Posts	With just the picture. Seems to be an easy fix with a shovel and some sticky cement.