"J.A. Michel" wrote in message

What should have they done with it? Why don't you do it then? Should
they have dug it up?
My house also has an abandoned septic tank in the yard. I've done with it
the same thing that
you're previous owners did with yours - *nothing*.

Then you should do something. Some town have codes and procedures as does
the Uniform Plumbing Code

Also, read this http://www.septicprotector.com/deathpools.htm

Ignorance is not an excuse so it would be wise to remedy the bad situation.