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    Feb 16, 2012, 11:29 PM
    ?how do I find the septic tank? I have lived in this house for 15 years
    I have never had it serviced. House was built in 86. Toilet is now filling to the brim of the seat and then the vortex starts slowly.
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    Feb 17, 2012, 07:11 AM
    The septic tank cleaning company will find it for u.There is usually a 4'' breather pipe close to the building where waste line exits. There is a special rod that is used to probe the ground to about 18''. U could also use a piece of 1/4'' rebar.

    Probe area from breather starting about 3' from house and drive probe into ground moving about 2' at a time at right angles to house. When u hit tank u will have to do some digging to locate the tank clean out lid. Mark location on plot map. I also wrote location and taped it on inside of electric panel door.

    Chuck
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    Feb 17, 2012, 08:03 AM
    Chuck is correct about the company doing the locating but this could be a drain line clog and not a septic issue. Do you have a tub or shower, are they backing up or any other fixtures?
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