I have the old-fashioned “septic” deal for my single family home in MWest MA. Two adults here and no one else but the occasional visitor since we bought the place in 1997. No problems passing Title V for the sale.
Built 1946-47. The ‘tank’ is a cement cylinder about 4′ in diameter in back yard, leaching into the back 40. Early on we went about 2 yrs before pumping, maybe 2 or 3 times. Since then it’s been max 18 months, generally close to 12. We’re comfortable w/the local septic guy, and despite him showing me the levels down there… I’m looking before I leap again. For 2 yrs he’s been saying do it “religiously once a year.” We’ve never had ground or other symptoms and we’ve never put very much down the drain, even when you count gray water.
Right now I’m sitting on–so to speak–14 months and not a lot of money. So I’d like to hear what some of you guys think about when, why, etc. with the pumping. I’m not sure I’d like to go where one of my neighbors is–not once in 20 years, yet no “symptoms”–but I despise paying for paranoia products/services.
And no, sewer ain’t likely to show up here in this lifetime.
Anything anyone has a minute to throw will help. Thank you, stay cool and peace.
