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    May 31, 2012, 05:12 PM
    Septic tank cleaning
    Well we have had 2 weeks without rain and 3 days of 90 degree heat ,the grass over my septic tank has dyed. Could this mean it needs pumped out?
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    May 31, 2012, 05:31 PM
    It means it has not been watered. Remember "The grass is always greener over the septic tank "
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    Jun 1, 2012, 06:37 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by rosseland View Post
    Well we have had 2 weeks without rain and 3 days of 90 degree heat ,the grass over my septic tank has dyed. Could this mean it needs pumped out?
    Sure sounds like where I live in Florida. You lost the grass over your septic tank and I lost my fruit trees, Good luck, TomWhen was the tank pumped last?
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