Somehow sewage water is entering our open well.......which is an important source of water......We don't have any idea of where it is coming form.
Any suggestions?
2006-12-16 16:22:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I suggest you get the site inspected by a civil engineer.This problem is due to increase in water table. the waste water from the leech pit , septic tank or a leak in main sewer line comes into contact with the water table and the soil no longer absorbs water. solution a)close the leech pit and go for a mini treatment plant b)if the problem is due to main sewer line leakage contact the corporation c)due to any crack in the septic tank, build a new tank after the water table subsides
2006-12-17 04:27:11 · answer #1 · answered by ak 123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My initial reaction is that a drainfield line has been put right by the well - which by most communities' & cities' regulations is illegal. Of course, don't drink or use the well water until you can get a well & septic expert out to your place to check it out. If you have some of the paperwork to the house, such as any septic plans - which should show the well in relation to the septic tank - you may be able to ascertain something by that. It will also be handy to have to show the well/septic handyman. Hopefully, some joe-schmoe home-handyman in the past didn't take it upon himself to modify or move the drainfield to where it didn't belong - could end up costing a lot of money to take care of.....
2006-12-16 16:36:41 · answer #2 · answered by Lucy_Fur 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off, open wells are ILLEGAL period. Second, whos the idiot who put the drain field near the well. There is legal and enviromental fines for pure stupidity.Not saying that you did it but you need to call, the county, and the natural resources department right away. this could be hazardous to you and your neighbors. This is a serious problem.
2006-12-17 08:51:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt drink it untill i could get the problem resolved. It souldnt be hard to move the leach lines of your septic system just be kind of expensive but if your going to use the well for drinking it will have to be done.
2006-12-16 17:11:58 · answer #4 · answered by panicbutton4562003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For legal advice contact a local attorney. As a practical matter, prepare to move since this is a dangerous situation.
2016-05-23 01:22:09 · answer #5 · answered by Megan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact local environmental control office,this is a very serious problem-leaching from drainfield?broken sewer line? either way health hazard
2006-12-16 19:00:46 · answer #6 · answered by stash1340 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leech lines may be too close to the well.
2006-12-16 16:26:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cover it, the problem may be critters, birds, etc.
2006-12-16 16:34:23 · answer #8 · answered by S. B. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋