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Old 03-03-2006, 03:56 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Rupert
 
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Default septic tank and tree


"Nick Maclaren" wrote in message
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"Rupert" writes:
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| It sounds like the tank is on its way out and it certainly should
| *not* be leaking. Replace it with a plastic job and keep the tree.

Yes, very reasonable, and almost certainly the best strategy if
constrained to fix the problem. Now, let's ignore the official
requirements of a septic tank, and think of the scientific ones.

What damage does a moderate leak in a septic tank do, if the tank
is well separated from a watercourse and contains only sewage?
The water will be cleaned up by filtering through the soil. So
it really doesn't matter.

Note that I am not saying there is no harm, but I am unable to
think of any.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.


For you and for me a leaking sceptic tank is not a problem but it's not the
most attractive feature of a property.
My advice was to replace the thing now with plastic as a good alternative to
chopping down the tree.
Dunno about health hazards .
Most unlike you to flaunt official rules:-)