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Check with your local codes people. I had a pool built and it sits only 15 feet from my septic tank as was allowed by code at the time. 22 years later and no ill effects (knock on wood !!) However, my thoughts on the underground/concrete plumbing are this because I had the most unbelievable horrible thing occur. I don't know how my pool passed inspection because a few years ago I had an under concrete leak. We cut the concrete and dug it up and guess what? Not PVC hard plumbing but flexible spa pipe! I don't know how it lasted that long. So have the entire pool plumbed with the thickest (schedule 80?) PVC possible to prevent breakage and leaks that could possibly affect the septic system.
Yes, reserve "field". Any property that has a septic system has to have a designated area for a reserve field. This leach field doesn't exist- its just a designated area where one can be put in if something were to happen to the original one.
It is required on every plat that is submitted to the health and building dept. for installation approval.
Yes, reserve "field". Any property that has a septic system has to have a designated area for a reserve field. This leach field doesn't exist- its just a designated area where one can be put in if something were to happen to the original one.
It is required on every plat that is submitted to the health and building dept. for installation approval.
It must depend on the state.......we do not do that in Michigan.
A reserve leach field is not required in New Hampshire.
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Originally Posted by jpcjguy
I have a question on my septic system. I am debating on a pool for the kiddos but my septic is system is in the back yard. It is off to the right a little bit but wondering if it is a problem - I would think the worst case is that one of the leach field "fingers" could be moved. What do you all think about the "plan".
I'd be concerned about any "uphill" construction causing more surface water to be directed onto the leach field.
That's what a reserve field is- a set aside that cannot be disturbed.
That sure can not happen on these little lots by rivers and lakes here in Michigan.
Where we drilled today it is so small the power company had to cut the power to everyone on that line while we went under it with the rig.......they held the wires.
Then they had to take the power down from the house while we drilled.
And I still was just 37 foot from the septic next door.....we had to get the OK from the health department.
We are on septic and also have a backup. I just installed a patio and went with pavers for the very reason that should the backup ever be needed, the patio would be easy to remove.
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A reserve leach field is not required in New Hampshire.
