Always a project underway at OldCarGuy’s complex...

[OldCarGuy]

Living in the boonies OldCarGuy's retirement complex has both a well and septic system.. Despite the substantial initial investment and modest ongoing upkeep, it's has realized significant cost savings overall. There's no government oversight other than at time of installation. It's always been the property owner's responsibility to keep everything in shape. The septic system can safely be pumped every 5 to 7 years. Based on its' size number in household. Though I have it preformed every other year.

The two tank covers are below the ground that need to be dug out. Then repairing the lawn damage. Saving those steps, I decided to install two risers at my cost $350.00. Dig out the tank covers, apply sealant on top of tank and between the riser sections. Back-fill, add some topsoil and plant grass.. easy-peasy...





Let the Green Grass grow around.

 

[Muddy]

My parents haven't had theirs pumped in 30 years....

[1965 Comet Caliente]

My parents haven't had theirs pumped in 30 years....

When I lived in Michigan, we didn't get ours pumped the first eight years we were there.  Then what started happening was every time someone would take a shower or we'd do the laundry, afterwards it would smell like a giant fart.  Got it pumped pretty quickly after!

I wonder if your parent's tank is deteriorated and everything is settling around it?