BradMM wrote:
I replaced the line going from the tank to the drain field a few years
ago. Now, it looks like the drain field may have failed. We have
tennants in the house now so they aren't as careful with it as we were.


What's the best option (of course, costs in our area will be a big
part):
* dig up, remove the drainfield, replace myself
* contract out digging up and removing; replace myself
* contract out the whole thing
* install an aerobic system
* install a lift station and tie into the City sewer that runs out
front (it's uphill) and have the tennant pay the additional monthly fee

most places you can't charge for sewer/water

If sewer rates are not crazy, and the city isn't about to start a big
project,[secondary treatment, combined sewer overflow, anything that
sasy 'consent decree] go with the sewer. Grinder pumps are fairly
reliable, and with a rental unit, you don't need the hassles