Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    windybrownewyor's Avatar
    windybrownewyor Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Apr 29, 2009, 07:57 AM
    Septic sys, drain field, air pressure.
    Very old septic system, has worked well for years. CLeaned every 2-3 years. Tree fell across drain field feeder line. Since that time, I think, the septic fills quicker requiring emptying. At last emptying, we put a hole into the drain field line discovering it had air pressure and was dry (until we released the pressure).

    It seems that the liquids do not get into the drain field for long then it builds pressure.
    Any thoughts? It was suggested that the tree fall may have damaged the feed line to the drain field but I cannot understand if this were the case, the result.

    Thanks.
    ballengerb1's Avatar
    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
    Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
    		  
    #2

    Apr 29, 2009, 11:13 AM

    It would be rare but any heavy weight on the feeder could compress or break it. Dig down right where the tree hit the ground. If it is caved in the fix is not all that bad but it will be odoriferous.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Septic field inspection [ 6 Answers ]

Hi there, I had an inspecton done on my septic today. The inspector told me that there are no cracks in the tank, that the pipe lines are clean and not clogged but because the field was built using a clay soil, the tank is full and need pressure (when you flush etc) to push the water to drain into...

How do I determine if my septic drain field was damaged? [ 2 Answers ]

I recently had a 25ft delivery truck arrive at my house (while I was not there), and in attempting to turn around on my narrow driveway, backed over my septic drain field. Since the ground was wet from heavy rains, the truck got stuck and dug foot-deep ruts in the yard trying to get out (we had to...

Fencing in septic field [ 5 Answers ]

I'm replacing my current wooden fence that had been apparently installed by the previous owner through the septic filed or a portion fot he field. This is 6' wooden fence with posts set approximately 6' to 7' apart & set concrete... I'm building a new fence on the outside of the current fence &...

Drain field [ 3 Answers ]

I am having a problem with a drain field. This house was built in March 2008. We moved in at that time. Today my neighbor came over and asked if I new how to switch my lateral lines? I did not. He took me to a pipe sticking out of the ground and said that here was a switch that I needed to change...

Septic drain field failed and not fixed [ 1 Answers ]

I have a long standing septic problem that the owner has not repaired. It has been over a year and now I have stuff fron the toilet coming out of the pipe next to the house.

View more questions Search