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Let's review what is known.You hired tree guys, they dropped limb(s) from work performed on you property, some of which may have caused damage to your septic system.
You removed limb(s) from the area in question and dug by hand to see what the result of the limb(s) piercing grade might have caused.
So far you cannot find the source of a leak you suspect was caused by said limb(s) to your septic. You are not sure if you are in the leach field area or the main pipe leading to it from the tank. Additionally, you have some irrigation lines crossing the area in question, which COULD be causing the leak you believe is a result of limb(s) possibly damaging same.
Why are the tree people not repairing damage it would seem they created by allowing limb(s) to penetrate your lawn while doing tree work for you?! Do they/ did they give you a "certificate of liability insurance" prior to beginning work for you.
You did not allow their trucks into the septic area because you were concerned about damage to your septic system, yes? So, you must have informed them that your septic was in the area in question prior to beginning work, yes?
See what I'm getting at?
And until you determine where you are in the septic system, as far as the damage location you won't know how to proceed.
Your tank should be aproximately ten feet from house, your lead out main pipe to the leach field should be solid 4". It should connect to a branch at the beginning of the leach field, possibly a "T" that then feeds perforated 4" lines.
IMHO, you would decide if it's worthwhile, at this point, to engage the tree people in the equation, or continue on your own. Then determine exactly where you are in the layout of your septic system. Then eliminate one by one whether the 'break' is irrigation or septic. Once the above are determined you can proceed to fix the problem. One thing is for sure an irrigation leak that could add unwanted water into your leach field is not a viable option and would need fixing. How long ago was this system installed? Do you have a 'map' of its layout?
You removed limb(s) from the area in question and dug by hand to see what the result of the limb(s) piercing grade might have caused.
So far you cannot find the source of a leak you suspect was caused by said limb(s) to your septic. You are not sure if you are in the leach field area or the main pipe leading to it from the tank. Additionally, you have some irrigation lines crossing the area in question, which COULD be causing the leak you believe is a result of limb(s) possibly damaging same.
Why are the tree people not repairing damage it would seem they created by allowing limb(s) to penetrate your lawn while doing tree work for you?! Do they/ did they give you a "certificate of liability insurance" prior to beginning work for you.
You did not allow their trucks into the septic area because you were concerned about damage to your septic system, yes? So, you must have informed them that your septic was in the area in question prior to beginning work, yes?
See what I'm getting at?
And until you determine where you are in the septic system, as far as the damage location you won't know how to proceed.
Your tank should be aproximately ten feet from house, your lead out main pipe to the leach field should be solid 4". It should connect to a branch at the beginning of the leach field, possibly a "T" that then feeds perforated 4" lines.
IMHO, you would decide if it's worthwhile, at this point, to engage the tree people in the equation, or continue on your own. Then determine exactly where you are in the layout of your septic system. Then eliminate one by one whether the 'break' is irrigation or septic. Once the above are determined you can proceed to fix the problem. One thing is for sure an irrigation leak that could add unwanted water into your leach field is not a viable option and would need fixing. How long ago was this system installed? Do you have a 'map' of its layout?
