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septic tank
#7592553
08/29/19 02:20 AM
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old raider
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I have a well about 35yds. behind my cabin and is about 50' deep on a slight downhill slope. I'd like to put in a septic tank at my cabin. It will only be used by two people about 80days a year. How close can it be to the well without affecting the safety of the water. The soil is sandy loam. Thanks
Last edited by old raider; 08/29/19 02:22 AM. Reason: wording
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Re: septic tank
[Re: old raider]
#7592567
08/29/19 02:37 AM
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Rustler
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50' from septic tank & 100' from leach field minimum. In sandy soil I'd want triple.
At ranch HQ water well & septic is separated - tank 300' & leach field 400'.
I'd get professional opinion experienced with your specific area, tainting a water well with human waste is a bad situation.
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Re: septic tank
[Re: old raider]
#7592657
08/29/19 10:34 AM
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phathawg
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TCEQ website has that information.
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Re: septic tank
[Re: phathawg]
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08/29/19 01:10 PM
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redchevy
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TCEQ website has that information. Yes and I believe it is 150 feet.
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Re: septic tank
[Re: old raider]
#7592804
08/29/19 02:01 PM
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Rustler
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Re: septic tank
[Re: old raider]
#7592847
08/29/19 02:43 PM
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Dry Fire
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A anaerobic septic system might be another option.
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Re: septic tank
[Re: old raider]
#7592952
08/29/19 04:44 PM
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Erathkid
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Whatever the distance turns out to be, I would NEVER build the tank above the well, especially in sandy soil. Run lines downhill from well.
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