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I can only answer for the rules we have to abide by here in Oregon, but I would venture to guess that the guidelines are pretty widespread across the country: Septic (or leach) fields should, ideally, be located in an area that receives little or no surface disturbance; for example, they can't be under driveways, or in a pasture where the ground might be compacted by livestock or farm machinery. (Usually, under a lawn is OK because the traffic is light, but under a garden might be a bad idea, because of the potential of invasion of the field by deep-rooted plants which may plug the lines and/or contaminate the produce). The field and the tank must be located at least 10 feet from any structure, including homes, sheds, barns, decks, etc. The easiest way to locate a field is to contact the local agency that issues permits for their construction; unless the system is old, the agency should have a file that will map out your system. Another way to find it is to obtain or make a soil probe, which is a flexible rod, usually about 5 feet long with a tee handle. Using the probe, you can start where the sewer line exits your house, pushing the probe into the ground until it contacts the pipe. If you know where your septic tank is (and you should), you can use the probe to locate the line(s) as they exit the tank). You can also hire a professional to trace your field, but if you have the time, you can save a few $$'s by tracing it yourself. Here is more input: * The above answer is good but from my many years of having mine cleaned the best way is to call whoever cleaned your tank last. if you dont know who just call your local septic cleaners until you find the right company. they can tell you exactly where it is.
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Is it good for ground level water to go into septic tank?
not really as septic tanks are designed to separate solids and liquids. they are then connected by a pipe to a leech field which deals with the liquids.... so if ground water runs in, it could saturate the leech field such that it QUITS leeching-and now you have stinky mess rolling out the top of the septic tank. Even a running toilet is a big concern for the same reason.
Where would you place a well in respect to a septic system so not to contaminate the well water?
A well should be placed at least 100 ft away from the septic field. Most municipalities now have regulations concerning this.
What is an area of ground in a septic system that the water filters through called?
It is a septic system drainfield.
It can be accidental or intentional and it can cause erosion is it septic leaks water pollution fire or irrigation?
it is fire
Where do you deposit the chlorine tablets in a septic system?
DON'T!!! Septic systems require bacteria and enzymes to break down the waste. Chlorine tablets will kill the bacteria and destroy the enzymes. That's true for a traditional septic system. But some systems are really on-site waste treatment plants. After the septic tank the liquid flows through a sand filter which is populated by aerobic bacteria. After passing through the sand filter, the liquid is chlorinated and then discharged. In this type of system you do need chlorine tablets. And they have to be the right kind of tablets. DON'T use tablets designed for swimming pools! In my system there is a small black box next to the driveway. Inside that box are two white plastic tubes. That's where the chlorine tablets go. Your system may be different.
What can be planted on a septic field?
Grass
How does a septic tank look?
A septic tank and its accompanying drain field are both several feet underground, and so from ground level they do not "look" like anything at all. Sometimes grass is more green over a septic tank, but this is not necessarily so. Even a septic tank specialist cannot locate your tank by looking. They would need to use a special probe or a line detector.
Can you build a deck over a septic field clean out in nc?
Never have anything over your septic clean out no matter where your at.
How do you clean out a septic system drain field?
You don't, you replace it. Dig up the old, lay new pipe and gravel and cover. You can also try the natural bacterial cleaners, such as the all-natural advanced formula Septic-Helper 2000. Some treatments have the natural bacteria that work outside of your septic system and in your drain lines and drain field.
What do we need to do for a septic system that has a draining problem when the ground gets saturated with rain water?
If you have a septic tank it needs to be cleaned out professionally. If you hva e septic field it needs to be enlarged.
Can your neighbor's unmaintained septic tank affect your drainage field?
Big time
Can you build a Aframe on posts over a septic field?
Explain "Aframe" -if you mean an A-Frame shelter to work on the septic field, that's permissible. If you are loosely referring to an A- Frame dwelling that's absolutely NOT allowed in any civilised country.
What is the minimum distance for a pool from septic tank field lines?
minimum of 10 feet
Is muriatic acid safe for septic systems?
If your drain field is not working properly, what do you have to loose.
What can you put into the garbage disposer when you are on a well?
Just about anything foodwise. If you have a septic field or tank, get rid of the garburator. Septic fields and tanks are NOT made for these applicatons and will cause them to plug up!
What holds waste from homes when a sewer lines is not available?
They have a septic tank. It is a tank underground, roughly 4x6x6 feet and a lateral field which is a series of perforated pipes that let the water seep into the ground.
How deep can a septic tank be. Is it ok to put gravel on top, or dirt Will it hurt the drain field?
Septic tanks may be installed at any depth in the soil. The main factors that determine the depth of the tank are sewer line depth, and the site conditions. It is ok to put gravel or dirt over your septic tank. If you have six or more inches of dirt you can grow grass as well.Putting gravel or dirt over the septic tank will not harm the drain field.
