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Iceman6669
Nov 8, 2012, 04:51 PM
I recently had my septic tank pumped. It was full and due. It had been about 2.5 years since it had last been pumped. I realized it needed it because I was getting standing water over where my dry wells are. Well after having it pumped it worked great for a few days but I am actually only 5 days out and my yard is flooding again...
ma0641
Nov 8, 2012, 05:14 PM
Is it sewerage waste water? If so, it appears your field may be waterlogged.
Iceman6669
Nov 8, 2012, 05:21 PM
I believe it is waste water... How long should it take to dry out.. I have issued a LOW WATER policy here around the house.. LOL.. at least for the time being...
ma0641
Nov 8, 2012, 10:00 PM
If your field is waterlogged ot will take a long time to dry out since you are always putting water into it. If you need a new field, look into an Infiltrator system.
speedball1
Nov 9, 2012, 07:11 AM
Brian nailed it! The soil around your dry well can no longer disperse the water the dry well sends it. It must be moved. At this time I would recommend that you install a drain field instead of a dry well. Good luck, Tom