Re: Clogged Septic Field Rejuvenated Inexpensively

Hello Grizz

Thanks for your report. I have found it very helpful thus far. I'd love feedback on my situation if possible. We moved into a house almost three years ago (and were under the impression that the septic had been dumped prior to out moving in - not the case!) Anyway, getting the septic cleaned out was on the list of things to do when we noticed that the washing machine discharged and came through the downstairs shower and toilet (thankfully it was washing machine water!) Anyway, we had a plumber come out. He snaked the line and got out very little. We were able to get the line to back up again by turning on all of the water (3 showers, 7 or 8 faucets). If we only ran a few things we couldn't get it to back up. We made an appt to have the septic cleaned out which happened today. I was at a meeting, but my wife assured me that it was overfilled (apparently it's been 10 years and we were misled :( ). Anyway, they were saying that they think our leech lines are clogged (probably are). I wasn't there, but they were throwing around ideas of removing fences, digging up lines, etc.

I'm thinking after reading your deal that at most I'm probably wanting to try is jetting the line. As we don't smell anything and it only had a minor backup once, it seems to me that it still must be leaching a bit (not sure). I'm thinking of going one of two ways:

1. Ignoring the situation, trying to dump something in the system (what would that be?) to rejuvenate it and keep an eye on if it backs up again. I'll have it pumped again in two years if I notice no problems. Would this be a foolish approach? If we did notice a problem, we'd go to option 2 immediately.

2. Have someone come out and try jetting the line.

Am I missing something or is there where I should start?

Please advise and thank you very much for your consideration!
Chris Tweet