My plumbing is backing up into the neighbor's house. We share the same septic tank. What do I do to fix it.
2007-02-10 18:52:01 · 9 answers · asked by Kathy R 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
It probably needs to be pumped. Your neighbor is probably lower than you so they are getting the backup.
It is not necessarily your fault. It's just full.
2007-02-11 06:56:22 · answer #1 · answered by traila_dwella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably already too late to do anything that will fix the problem. You need to call out a honey dipper truck and let them empty your septic tank and start over. You need to add bacteria in the septic and watch what you put down your drain in the bathroom and such. Most sinks go straight to the leach lines and don't go through the septic tank. It depends on how old your system is.
Don't put any Bleach or any other harsh chemicals down the toilet. It will kill any bacteria you have working in the septic tank. This bacteria is necessary for your system to work properly. You can buy it at your local hardware store.
2007-02-10 19:51:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like your neighbor has the problem. I have never had the experience of sharing a septic tank. Who pays to have it serviced when needed? Suggest you call a local plumber and septic tank company.
2007-02-10 22:22:49 · answer #3 · answered by breezyburgee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably need the septic tank cleaned out. The cover will need to be dug up and then they will pump out the contents of the tank. Not really what I consider a Do It Yourself project. In fact, personally, I would try to not even be home when the did it.
2007-02-10 18:59:04 · answer #4 · answered by boogie2510 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You will need to call someone who specializes in the cleaning of septic tanks. They require cleaning periodically or they will backup. Good luck.
2007-02-10 19:08:05 · answer #5 · answered by princeton 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is no DIY you will both have to share the expense of a plumber if your landlord dosen't fix it.
2007-02-14 16:34:05 · answer #6 · answered by FromJLM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you need to know about plumbing is **** flows downhill and u get paid on thursdays... crack-showing pants optional.
2007-02-10 18:58:19 · answer #7 · answered by Kryptoph 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Call Mario and Luigi!
2007-02-10 18:59:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Firstly, determine who's sh*t is making it plug... afterall, yours doesn't stink so if there's a smell... it theirs... right?
OK, now, get them to call a poop sucker and get it cleaned out.... YOU are good to go.
2007-02-11 12:13:15 · answer #9 · answered by 6kidsANDalwaysFIXINGsomething 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋