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Septic tank/field hebinwi 08-12-2006
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Posted by Jonny on August 13, 2006, 8:00 am
>I hope this question isn't too far off topic. If it is I would
> appreciate suggestions of what other groups might be able to help.
>
> I have a retirement cabin in Tennessee, which will be occupied full
> time as soon as all the pension/ssa paperwork is complete. I'm trying
> to precisely locate the septic tank and field - I know generally where
> they are. I want to put a garden in, and some fencing for a dog run,
> but don't want to interfere with the operation of this very important
> system. Does anyone have any feelings about growing a garden in/over
> the septic field? I don't think the tank has been pumped in the last
> 10 years. Any feelings on how often this should be done and how to
> locate the tank access lid?
>
> Thanks,
> Harry
>

http://www.inspect-ny.com/septic/septankfind.htm

http://www.mastergardenproducts.com/gardenerscorner/septic_drain_field_gardening.htm
That said, the county that I live in, in TX, only allows patchwork turf
planting over the leach field (above ground leach field). Doesn't make
sense, I know, as the turf all eventually fills in on its own. Check with
your municipality governing the leach field constraints in your area.
--
Jonny



Posted by hebinwi on August 13, 2006, 10:06 am

Thanks all. My brother built the cabin about 10 years ago and was the
only occupant, except for an occasional visit from freeloaders and
fishermen. So, the impact on the tank and field was probably minimal,
especially since he limited all to 2 minute showers and one flush per
day (just kidding). He passed away last year and we bought it for
retirement. The system was designed for "1 bedroom". When my wife and
I move in about October the load on the system will definitely
increase. I will pump the tank and then do it regularly every 3 years.
A lot cheaper than a new field since there is no place to put one on
the hills. And, I will look into a drywell for grey water which should
allow greater residence time in the tank and much less turbulence. For
now the garden will only be for table use, but once my wife starts with
her flowers, who knows. Again, thanks for the input.
Harry


Posted by PPS on August 14, 2006, 6:11 pm
If you call to have it pumped, the honey wagon people will find it & dig it
open for you. After they finish, tell them to leave it uncovered and buy
some 24" man holes from your local concrete company. (Makes it a lot easier
to open to be pumped in future years.)

You can locate the field with a steel probe (just a long steel bar) and find
where it's wet.

>
> Thanks all. My brother built the cabin about 10 years ago and was the
> only occupant, except for an occasional visit from freeloaders and
> fishermen. So, the impact on the tank and field was probably minimal,
> especially since he limited all to 2 minute showers and one flush per
> day (just kidding). He passed away last year and we bought it for
> retirement. The system was designed for "1 bedroom". When my wife and
> I move in about October the load on the system will definitely
> increase. I will pump the tank and then do it regularly every 3 years.
> A lot cheaper than a new field since there is no place to put one on
> the hills. And, I will look into a drywell for grey water which should
> allow greater residence time in the tank and much less turbulence. For
> now the garden will only be for table use, but once my wife starts with
> her flowers, who knows. Again, thanks for the input.
> Harry
>



Posted by Steve Barker LT on August 14, 2006, 2:29 pm
The tank sucking companies just use a poker rod. Start at the house at he
point the pipe exits. Poke the rod down to find the pipe. Follow it out.
The tank should be close to the house. Dig away.

--
Steve Barker



>I hope this question isn't too far off topic. If it is I would
> appreciate suggestions of what other groups might be able to help.
>
> I have a retirement cabin in Tennessee, which will be occupied full
> time as soon as all the pension/ssa paperwork is complete. I'm trying
> to precisely locate the septic tank and field - I know generally where
> they are. I want to put a garden in, and some fencing for a dog run,
> but don't want to interfere with the operation of this very important
> system. Does anyone have any feelings about growing a garden in/over
> the septic field? I don't think the tank has been pumped in the last
> 10 years. Any feelings on how often this should be done and how to
> locate the tank access lid?
>
> Thanks,
> Harry
>



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