Many thanks for your report! What was the name & phone # of your service and does he have an internet link. Others may want to call on him. His price sounds reasonable for the work that he did. I just LOVE your lint filter. Your stainless steel screen filter is far better than what I have in my lint filter. Mine is a nylon sock that is difficult to clean. http://environmentalenhancements.com/Lint-LUV-R-about-luv-r.html
I suggest adding worms to your field in the spring. Australia is light years ahead of us in using the power of worms to keep septic fields operational. The worms are a natural way to keep the field aerated. Complete details toward the end of my report: http://tinyurl.com/Septic-Solutions
Dave, please do keep us updated. Where are you located?