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Originally Posted by omasou
I understand that if you have a 4 bedroom system w/2 people that the system can go longer between pumps but eventually, you need to or at least should have someone pump the scum and sludge. But never?
Are you saying the sludge will eventually biodegrade?
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If you only put in biodegradable stuff, then yes that should be true. If you put in feminine products, grease, etc. then it won’t degrade. We are not perfect, lots of stuff goes down that I would probably prefer not, especially when we have visitors.
I get mine inspected every 5 years, and pumped if necessary. Usually just a couple of inches in there, plenty of capacity available.
I have never had a problem with the D-Box, but if the tank overflowed it would run into the dbox and then the leach lines - which could be a very expensive problem (dig the whole system up and repair/replace). Maintenance of the system, like our cars, keeps long-term costs down. Having no trees or invasive roots near the d-box or leach lines is really a good thing.