Re: Need a new Forum - Non Health - S - Septic Problem Cures

What you likely have is an old Cesspool. How large is it? See this link:
http://www.septicairaid.com/cesspoolproblems.html

How many people live in your house?
How far around your cesspool has the soil turned into clay?

I'm afraid I may not be much help on this one. I'm surprised it worked for so many years. There are only 3 chemicals that I know of that may help restore your drainage.
1) Sodium Percarbonate or the equivalent 30% hydrogen Peroxide to eliminate the "Biomat" Get hydrogen peroxide at a local pool supply store. I think you should use the hydrogen peroxide version because the sodium percarbonate only lasts a day or so, and you need to get into the surrounding soil which will take many days. 12 gallons might work.
2) Septic Seep or equivalent formula to eliminate the "Hardpan"
All are described in my doc.
If you can get your water flowing again with the above chemicals, I believe an aerator would help in your case to keep it running. Mike at this link has been very successful using an aerator in his seepage pit:
http://www.doityourself.com/forum/wells-sump-pumps-septic-sewage-systems/4467...

Read through his messages starting at #1.

No matter what we do is going to cost $$$. If it were me, I would start with the 30% hydrogen peroxide, then do the Septic Seep and if that worked, then add an aerator. This action plan may not work and you may have to invest in a septic system anyway. I suggest getting a 2nd opinion here:
http://www.selfhelpforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=7

These guys are good.

PS) You might want to use a sump pump & a long hose to pump water from your tank into the trees if you are out in farm country temporarily until you find a permanent fix.

Best of luck to you, let me know what works for you,
Grizz


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