Hi there,
I need some advice, badly. Our home was build in 1993 and we have lived in it for 6 years. There have been ongoing problems with the septic tank every winter, with drains overflowing, toilets backing up etc. We got a new soak pit put in this year and the guy who did the work said the problem is there is a really high water table and the water cannot drain away suffiicentley in wet weather. I have spoken to neighbours and they all seem to be suffering similar problems. The recent wet weather means that untreated water is now sitting on top of the grass and it stinks! I'm at a loss as to what to do. I have looked at getting in a new system (Biorock was one I looked at) but they all seem to work similarly to a septic tank, so I suspect we will still have the drainage problems. If it is a case that there is a high water table, how did the original owners ever get planning permission, as I'm sure it wouldn't have passed a perculation test. Anyhow, does anyone have any advice as to where to go from here ? It would be really appreciated - thank you.
I need some advice, badly. Our home was build in 1993 and we have lived in it for 6 years. There have been ongoing problems with the septic tank every winter, with drains overflowing, toilets backing up etc. We got a new soak pit put in this year and the guy who did the work said the problem is there is a really high water table and the water cannot drain away suffiicentley in wet weather. I have spoken to neighbours and they all seem to be suffering similar problems. The recent wet weather means that untreated water is now sitting on top of the grass and it stinks! I'm at a loss as to what to do. I have looked at getting in a new system (Biorock was one I looked at) but they all seem to work similarly to a septic tank, so I suspect we will still have the drainage problems. If it is a case that there is a high water table, how did the original owners ever get planning permission, as I'm sure it wouldn't have passed a perculation test. Anyhow, does anyone have any advice as to where to go from here ? It would be really appreciated - thank you.