bordercollie050
Member
Hello everyone
I received a lot of useful advice about my well on here so thought I'd reach out for help with my septic.
I was able to remove the old septic and lay about 200 feet of pipe to where I want the new septic tank. Dug the hole and then went to the next job (BIG MISTAKE).
The problem is the hole NEVER drained and never will (I didn't think a 6ft deep hole is a big deal but here in Iowa anything past 2-3ft fills with groundwater within hours (and now I use the shower so it stays filled)
I would like to use the hole I dug, pump the ground water out and then pour in about 6k lbs of dry concrete ($200 bucks) to stabilize the bottom (in preparation of setting the tank).
The permit guy thinks I'm in over my head here and suggested hiring help I called a few pros in and I get the sinking feeling of being broken down on the side of the highway. The last septic guy said it would be $7k to install 2500 gal tank and drain field BUT they want to dig a new hole and then suggested one up next to the house (which is on a hill). But I dont want the poop tank next to the house - I want that sucker as far away as I can get it.
Has anyone here worked in these conditions and what is the best way to get this hole stabilized? Thanks!
I received a lot of useful advice about my well on here so thought I'd reach out for help with my septic.
I was able to remove the old septic and lay about 200 feet of pipe to where I want the new septic tank. Dug the hole and then went to the next job (BIG MISTAKE).
The problem is the hole NEVER drained and never will (I didn't think a 6ft deep hole is a big deal but here in Iowa anything past 2-3ft fills with groundwater within hours (and now I use the shower so it stays filled)
I would like to use the hole I dug, pump the ground water out and then pour in about 6k lbs of dry concrete ($200 bucks) to stabilize the bottom (in preparation of setting the tank).
The permit guy thinks I'm in over my head here and suggested hiring help I called a few pros in and I get the sinking feeling of being broken down on the side of the highway. The last septic guy said it would be $7k to install 2500 gal tank and drain field BUT they want to dig a new hole and then suggested one up next to the house (which is on a hill). But I dont want the poop tank next to the house - I want that sucker as far away as I can get it.
Has anyone here worked in these conditions and what is the best way to get this hole stabilized? Thanks!