The tank will always be full of bio-solids and liquids to the level of the outlet. When bio-solids reach 35%, tank should be pumped. To determine this level, you need a "sludge judge." (I have one.) They were originally made to judge the pulp content in fruit juices. My bet goes toward the leaking water closet (toilet for non plumbers.) Any time liquid or solids enter tank, an equal volume is discharged to the leach field. Excess water has flooded field and cut off oxygen needed to process waste water. Most stores, including borgs have dye pellets that you can put in WC tank and quickly see if there is a leak. Because you have a water filter, check the back wash cycle to make sure it isn't hanging in the on position. BruceAs the tank fills with solids there is less room for it to contain the liquids. The excess liquid are forced out into the drain field where they can overwhelm the perk of the soil.
Dave
Which are you doing in your septic tank, making beer, or baking bread? It's the anerobic bacteria that break down the solids in a septic tank. Yeast only digests sugars ( which body has already done.)My septic guy suggested that we flush a package of yeast down the toilet each month. Supposed to keep the tank 'active' / working.
Don't let DaveO read this post! If he does and suddenly starts brewing in quantity, you have been warned....Which are you doing in your septic tank, making beer, or baking bread? It's the anerobic bacteria that break down the solids in a septic tank. Yeast only digests sugars ( which body has already done.)
Which are you doing in your septic tank, making beer, or baking bread? It's the anerobic bacteria that break down the solids in a septic tank. Yeast only digests sugars ( which body has already done.)
Wow, talk about "skunky" beer....