Septic Systems

[msscamp]

My dad has the solution to the TP problem - no one is allowed to flush it!

:shock: :shock: Ewwwwwwww!! That sounds like the strongest argument I've ever heard of for having your own place!

Might as well get yourself a bucket of corncobs and not even use the paper.

Sounds to me like this scenario is going from bad to worse! :o

What could be worse than throwing crap in a trash can? :lol:

Substitute a corn cob for the paper! :shock: Ouch!!!! :(

you could take the used paper and hang it on the clothsline and reuse it ---cost efficent ,and good for the enviroment to.

carl

Not in this state! It's hard enough keeping a tarp on the haystack, and shingles on the roof - much less toilet paper on the clothesline. :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[backhoeboogie]

Not in this state! It's hard enough keeping a tarp on the haystack, and shingles on the roof - much less toilet paper on the clothesline. :lol: :lol: :lol:

"30 year" shingles are only guaranteed for 12 if you live in this state. Something about tornado alley.

We went from tissue, to corn cob, to paper, and on to shingles? Let's just stick with tissue. Shingles are rough grit sandpaper with asphault binding. :lol:

I have had our tank pumped twice since 1980. First time the hardest part was finding the tank. I think I could pump it every year rather than use the trash can. It also would be cheaper than divorce. :shock:

Mother always insisted on us picking up single ply, plain white, when she sent us to the store as kids. She claimed the ink in print wasn't good on your body and the single ply was best for the septic system. :?: I never argued with her.

 

[MillIronQH]

A friend of mine that installs and services septic systems told me several years ago that people wouldn't have nearly as much trouble (and he wouldn't have as much business) if they'd just throw a dead cat in the tank once a quarter.Z

 

[msscamp]

Not in this state! It's hard enough keeping a tarp on the haystack, and shingles on the roof - much less toilet paper on the clothesline. :lol: :lol: :lol:

I have had our tank pumped twice since 1980. First time the hardest part was finding the tank. I think I could pump it every year rather than use the trash can. It also would be cheaper than divorce. :shock:

I'm jealous. My tank has to be pumped about every 6 months to a year, because the water doesn't seep/disperse (can't think of the right word, sorry) like it should. Since it was just installed apprx 3 years ago, and I use the microbe stuff (Bio Clean, Septic Sense) regularly, we are thinking something about the installation was not done correctly.

Mother always insisted on us picking up single ply, plain white, when she sent us to the store as kids. She claimed the ink in print wasn't good on your body and the single ply was best for the septic system. :?: I never argued with her.

Your mother was correct, particularly from a feminine standpoint. :oops: I'm not sure about the septic system, though, the folks regularly use two-ply paper and have never had a problem with their septic tank.

 

[dun]

I'm jealous. My tank has to be pumped about every 6 months to a year, because the water doesn't seep/disperse (can't think of the right word, sorry) like it should. Since it was just installed apprx 3 years ago, and I use the microbe stuff (Bio Clean, Septic Sense) regularly, we are thinking something about the installation was not done correctly.

If the water isn;t running into the field lines properly, usually it's roots or the soil doens;t percolate like it should. Might be cheaper in the long run to do a perc test and install a new set of field lines then pumping it twice a year.

dun

 

[auctionboy]

Save money by pumping it straight into the creek. The carp will love it.

 

[msscamp]

I'm jealous. My tank has to be pumped about every 6 months to a year, because the water doesn't seep/disperse (can't think of the right word, sorry) like it should. Since it was just installed apprx 3 years ago, and I use the microbe stuff (Bio Clean, Septic Sense) regularly, we are thinking something about the installation was not done correctly.

If the water isn;t running into the field lines properly, usually it's roots or the soil doens;t percolate like it should. Might be cheaper in the long run to do a perc test and install a new set of field lines then pumping it twice a year.

dun

What is a 'perc test', and how do I do it?

 

[msscamp]

Save money by pumping it straight into the creek. The carp will love it.

Thanks, but I think I'll pass. No creeks in the first place, and that is illegal in the second place.

 

[dun]

Different areas usuallly have differeing stsndards for percolation (perc) tests. Basically, a hole of a specific depth and diameter is dug and it's filled with water. The amount of time it takes for the water to "percolate" into the soil governs the size of the leach field required. In this area the soil won;t perc, i.e. you can fill a 1X1 hole with water and it will still be half full a couple of days later. Except for places under a couple of acres, and even some of that size, a lagoon system is used.

dun

 

[msscamp]

Different areas usuallly have differeing stsndards for percolation (perc) tests. Basically, a hole of a specific depth and diameter is dug and it's filled with water. The amount of time it takes for the water to "percolate" into the soil governs the size of the leach field required. In this area the soil won;t perc, i.e. you can fill a 1X1 hole with water and it will still be half full a couple of days later. Except for places under a couple of acres, and even some of that size, a lagoon system is used.

dun

Can you point me in the direction of who I need to contact to check this out?

 

[dun]

Can you point me in the direction of who I need to contact to check this out?

POssibly yor Dept of Health, a company that is in the business of installing septic systems, in areas where perc is a problem most realtors could put you in touch with someone that knows what is needed.
Who installed your original septic system?

dun

 

[backhoeboogie]

Can you point me in the direction of who I need to contact to check this out?

POssibly yor Dept of Health, a company that is in the business of installing septic systems, in areas where perc is a problem most realtors could put you in touch with someone that knows what is needed.
Who installed your original septic system?

dun

If you buy a septic tank in our county, you are going to have inspectors waiting on you at your house asking for your permit.

 

[eric]

Does anyone else in here have an aerobic system? Thats what my neighbors and I all had installed when we buiilt our homes. Something about the soil was "borderline " on draining properly with a lateral line system. I just have a small pump in the bottom of one of the tanks and every day or so, the pump comes on and pumps the water out of the tank through a couple of impact sprinkler heads, which are attached to pipes a few hundred feet away from my tanks. The water is crystal clear, since it's already been broken down and the 80 ft area around the sprinkler heads stays green pretty much yr round, and the cows just eat that grass as fast as it grows. I've even seen the cows in the summertime stand by the sprinkler heads and let the heads splash water on them to cool them off.

 

[Carlos D.]

Does anyone else in here have an aerobic system? Thats what my neighbors and I all had installed when we buiilt our homes. Something about the soil was "borderline " on draining properly with a lateral line system. I just have a small pump in the bottom of one of the tanks and every day or so, the pump comes on and pumps the water out of the tank through a couple of impact sprinkler heads, which are attached to pipes a few hundred feet away from my tanks. The water is crystal clear, since it's already been broken down and the 80 ft area around the sprinkler heads stays green pretty much yr round, and the cows just eat that grass as fast as it grows. I've even seen the cows in the summertime stand by the sprinkler heads and let the heads splash water on them to cool them off.

Yes .here in western canada lots of people have those type I.d say its about 50/50

carl

 

[mdmdogs3]

Yes .here in western canada lots of people have those type I.d say its about 50/50

what happens in the winter? doesn't everything freeze up and not work???????

 

[Carlos D.]

Yes .here in western canada lots of people have those type I.d say its about 50/50

what happens in the winter? doesn't everything freeze up and not work???????

The line will be under ground 6 - 8 feet.then make a 90 degree turn and come straight up--there will be a small hole at the bottom of the elbow and the water will just leak back down the pipe into the ground

carl

 

[MikeC]

Different areas usuallly have differeing stsndards for percolation (perc) tests. Basically, a hole of a specific depth and diameter is dug and it's filled with water. The amount of time it takes for the water to "percolate" into the soil governs the size of the leach field required. In this area the soil won;t perc, i.e. you can fill a 1X1 hole with water and it will still be half full a couple of days later. Except for places under a couple of acres, and even some of that size, a lagoon system is used.

dun

If the ground won't perk here, they put in what they call a "Raised Bed" system. You have to haul in dirt from another source and mix it with the existing dirt. Pricey sometimes.

 

[Carlos D.]

I had our septic pumped out yesterday --costs 52.00 tax included--I generally pump it out twice a year---dont have to --but I played with a septic system once at -35 degrees and I'm a pretty fast learner in some departments

carl

 

[jcummins]

Does anyone else in here have an aerobic system? Thats what my neighbors and I all had installed when we buiilt our homes. Something about the soil was "borderline " on draining properly with a lateral line system. I just have a small pump in the bottom of one of the tanks and every day or so, the pump comes on and pumps the water out of the tank through a couple of impact sprinkler heads, which are attached to pipes a few hundred feet away from my tanks. The water is crystal clear, since it's already been broken down and the 80 ft area around the sprinkler heads stays green pretty much yr round, and the cows just eat that grass as fast as it grows. I've even seen the cows in the summertime stand by the sprinkler heads and let the heads splash water on them to cool them off.

Mind sharing what a system like that cost?

 

[msscamp]

Can you point me in the direction of who I need to contact to check this out?

POssibly yor Dept of Health, a company that is in the business of installing septic systems, in areas where perc is a problem most realtors could put you in touch with someone that knows what is needed.
Who installed your original septic system?

dun

I don't know who installed my current septic tank - I rent from my folks, and they handled it - but I can find out.