Septic System Replacement

[songkrai]

Originally Posted by retired

I am by no means an expert. If I were you, I would start by going to your town hall to get a copy of the last septic design/approval on record.

The state and towns began keeping records somewhere in the 1980's or thereabouts. Maybe someone can come up with the correct time period.

If it is not broken. Don't fix it.

One problem seen is folks let brush/trees grow up. The roots will destroy leech field. Also keep roots/brush/trees away from all pipes.
Other issues are bleach from washing machine. Kills necessary bacteria.

Here it is mandated that only human waste and tissue paper go down toilet.
If guests stay. Owner needs to be quite clear as to what goes down toilet . And provide other receptacles for all other personal hygiene products.
Not an easy subject to discuss. But needs to be.

My Ambrose system was not pumped for 15 years. Decided to have it pumped. Lamprey came. Told that mine was one of the "cleanest" tanks he had ever pumped. All liquid. So if one is vigilant and has a good system to start. Should be no problems.