Re: Solution for Septic Field clogging Long Term

During the first test of the field piping, the water didn't even make it to the far end, so we added a vent pipe to the surface at the far end to allow the air in the pipes to be pushed out of the way by the incoming rush of water. So, between dosings, the top of the field is covered with air-filled perforated pipes (PVC with holes drilled in it), providing oxygen. And, I actually did have our plumber add an aerator, but it's in the second chamber of the main tank. According to him, it's best to have the first chamber free of aerator agitation for settling out solids. During pump outs, I've noticed that he is able to pump out some sludge from the bottom of the dosing tank, so perhaps the settling in there is benefiting the field by reducing the amount of solids that get sent out.

The one thing our plumber said he would do differently today is give each perforated pipe along the length of the field its own vent, instead of having them terminate in a pipe across the far end, with a single vent pipe to the surface. That way, he could visually inspect the inside of each pipe with his sewer cam, and if necessary, use pressurized water to blast away any gunky build-up. Tweet