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natural_sens

Reusing a septic tank as a dry well

natural-sens
13 years ago

Sorry if this is the wrong forum, couldn't see anywhere else.

Old septic tank located right where part of a drainage swale was to run. Now that I have unearthed it I am considering using it as overflow for said drainage swale.

Any reason why a defunct septic tank cant be used as makeshift dry well for low volume overflow?

Any advice or words of caution would be appreciated.

Thanks.

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