[reed303]

Interesting. I had to lookup what a "seepage pit" is.

https://inspectapedia.com/septic/Seepage_Pits.php

Apparently is used when a leach field is impractical. Wish it had been an option when in the late 50s my step-father and I hand-dug a leach field in Ohio. Probably 400' in 4 rows with clay tiles It was a 100 x 300 lot.

I see today it has city sewer and water.

[Lillie767]

Originally Posted by blakesq

Had a septic guy look at it today, and he says it’s a seepage pit that’s part of our septic system! What happened was the concrete lid crumbled and fell into the pit, so we need a new concrete lid. Thank goodness we didn’t go ahead and just simply fill up the hole!

A professional is often needed despite all the DIY advice freely given on the internet.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by blakesq

Had a septic guy look at it today, and he says it’s a seepage pit that’s part of our septic system! What happened was the concrete lid crumbled and fell into the pit, so we need a new concrete lid. Thank goodness we didn’t go ahead and just simply fill up the hole!

Is it a seepage pit or a septic tank? I thought that seepage pits, like cesspools were no longer allowed but I could be wrong. It could be grandfathered in. I also did not realize you aren’t hooked up to sewers otherwise I would have noted to have it checked by a septic guy. Glad you figured it out. Jay

[SteveM85]

Originally Posted by Lillie767

A professional is often needed despite all the DIY advice freely given on the internet.

I would wholeheartedly agree here. Avoiding Internet septic sleuths is in their best interests. Google or the yellow pages and a phone call placed to a pro is the way to go.

[Stepfordct]

Originally Posted by JayCT

Is it a seepage pit or a septic tank? I thought that seepage pits, like cesspools were no longer allowed but I could be wrong. It could be grandfathered in. I also did not realize you aren’t hooked up to sewers otherwise I would have noted to have it checked by a septic guy. Glad you figured it out. Jay

Same here, thought you were on sewer. But hey the advice here is still worth what you paid for.
Probably more when you factor in the entertainment value!

[blakesq]

Originally Posted by Lillie767

A professional is often needed despite all the DIY advice freely given on the internet.

Are you suggesting I shouldn't perform a tonsillectomy on my son despite seeing a youtube video on tonsillectomy's?