"Robert11" wrote in message
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Hello,

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So, since the chemicals and high pressure was didn't work all that well,
two years not being a very long time, what should I do now ?

Three year intervals are required by law around here.


Is there such a thing as a steam cleaning of the inside, assuming that
this is where the problem is, or is most likely that the ground around the
pit is all clogged up ? I would imagine that a steram cleaning, if there
is such a process and treatment, would be much more effectivce.

Or, should I just go to the other system, which is a typical leaching bed.

This would be my choice. The pit has nothing going for it and is a
throwback to
the cesspools of old. Septic fields are a step up.


b. But the other system hasn't been used in probably 10 years by now.
I would imagine that the porous pipes are by now all filled with dirt.
Is this likely ?

Not likely at all. Why would it cave in? The leech field is pipe layed on
and
surrounded by crushed stone of a specified size. It's still there.

Is the soil "bed" likely to rejuvunate itself after about 10 years ?

No need to rejuvenate. It's the microbes in the tank which do the work. As
Pop
said, do a little resesarch and get thee an education on the subject. The
biggest
things to remember are 1) Limit the amount of fats that you allow down the
drain.
Wipe out pans before washing them. 2) No anti-bacterial soaps and
cleansers.
They are bad for all of us anyway. 3) As little food as possible in the
tank.
4) No harsh chems, like solvents. 5) No sanitary napkins or tampons.

How should they be cleaned if I do changeover ? Steam, or... ?

No cleaning necessary


Any and all suggestions would be most appreciated.

Much thanks,