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    Jun 9, 2012, 12:47 PM
    Leach bed
    What is the function of the 'vent pipes' installed with the leach bed of my father's newer home? Dad would like to lower them to be able to mow over them. I bought his old house and they are not used in my leach field. Any suggestions?

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