Household Septic System

[Billrog]

jlgurr reason suggests the tank should be close to the surface. I have found tough the location of some tanks seems to make no rime nor reason so check a large area. Have you checked under the deck? I hope your able to find it without making a mess of your yd.

 

[Billrog]

ddbackhoe this is a workshop I put the system in for. As far as the size of the hole and what comes out of it is up to the building inspector I just hook to the pipe coming out. Sticking the clean out away from the building just makes 1 more thing to avoid breaking or mowing around. I can't see why pee gravel is more except able than bedding sand under with a ft. of cover as well. Pee gravel is an alternative here but $10 a yd. more to pass on to the home owner is hard to justify.

 

[jlgurr]

Third 45" hole = strike three.



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[dave1949]

Third 45" hole = strike three.

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Well, somebody is happy at least. :laughing:

 

[jlgurr]

Well, somebody is happy at least. :laughing:

For sure the twins are enjoying the dirt and dad home on vacation from work. The weather has been great but freeze coming this weekend.

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[PILOON]

Someone suggested 'under the deck', I'd check there.
Regulations call for a distance from the dwelling (foundation) and not from a deck etc.
Decks often get added later.

I know of 2 that are under (or partially under) decks around here.

 

[jlgurr]

What the heck, can't hurt to try under the deck. It was definitely added later, but don't ask how I know... . Anyone able to guesstimate the dimensions of a 1500 gallon septic tank?

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[MossRoad]

Found the sketch from the health department...


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Unfortunately, that sketch says its 15' from the house (or more) but it doesn't say how far in either direction. It could be under or behind you from where you took the pictures. Or to you left. Or.... grrrrr..... hope you get a freak 1-2" late season snow storm so it melts over the tanks!

 

[MossRoad]

You sure you're on the right side of the house?

 

[Eldubya]

Say what you will about `witching`for metal or water. If you throw a quarter onto a sandy beach, I can find it. Have found the re-bar in septic tanks many times, as long as they're no deeper than about 3 feet. Don`t know how or why it works. It just does.