We are considering installing a fence, but it would be over our septic system drain fields. Is this doable? If so, how deep can the holes for the fence posts go? This is in Fairfax County.

my biggest fear would be hitting one of the leech lines and causing damage

mjs Wrote:
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> my biggest fear would be hitting one of the leech
> lines and causing damage


Well, yeh.
Any other thoughts?

You can install a fence over a septic field, but dont put post where a line is. Even if you puncture a the perforated line its not the end of world. The line is full of holes to allow draining.

Cuntryboy Wrote:
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> You can install a fence over a septic field, but
> dont put post where a line is. Even if you
> puncture a the perforated line its not the end of
> world. The line is full of holes to allow
> draining.

How do you find the lines?

call miss utility first.

miss utility Wrote:
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> call miss utility first.


Miss Utility does not identify private septic systems. They do utilities. But, they still have to be called first.

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My turd-eating dog could sniff it out in a hearthbeat.

digger and filler Wrote:
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> Cuntryboy Wrote:
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> > You can install a fence over a septic field,
> but
> > dont put post where a line is. Even if you
> > puncture a the perforated line its not the end
> of
> > world. The line is full of holes to allow
> > draining.
>
> How do you find the lines?

We typically use a metal rod specific for the purpose, and push it in the ground to map out the location of the drain lines. You can hear it when it hits the gravel beds below the surface. It's not usually too difficult, but an experienced sceptic field guy can usually map it out through this method, and coupled with the knowledge of how these fields are usually laid out. I'd hire one for a few bucks and let them map it out for you on a plat drawing of your property for this and future use.

Vitally important to have a serious security fence around the perimeter of your septic field...lest you find your yard filled with shit - spewing conservatards and their poo - chowing libtard buddies.

Skip the fence at your own peril.

digger and filler Wrote:
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> Cuntryboy Wrote:
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> -----
> > You can install a fence over a septic field,
> but
> > dont put post where a line is. Even if you
> > puncture a the perforated line its not the end
> of
> > world. The line is full of holes to allow
> > draining.
>
> How do you find the lines?

You can probe as mentioned early, but usually you can actually see greener grass/weeds in rows where the poo has been fertilizing. Look real close and I bet you can see where they go.

Arlington native Wrote:
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> digger and filler Wrote:
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> > Cuntryboy Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > You can install a fence over a septic field,
> > but
> > > dont put post where a line is. Even if you
> > > puncture a the perforated line its not the
> end
> > of
> > > world. The line is full of holes to allow
> > > draining.
> >
> > How do you find the lines?
>
> We typically use a metal rod specific for the
> purpose, and push it in the ground to map out the
> location of the drain lines. You can hear it when
> it hits the gravel beds below the surface. It's
> not usually too difficult, but an experienced
> sceptic field guy can usually map it out through
> this method, and coupled with the knowledge of how
> these fields are usually laid out. I'd hire one
> for a few bucks and let them map it out for you on
> a plat drawing of your property for this and
> future use.

I will keep this in mind. Thank you.

Cuntryboy Wrote:
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> digger and filler Wrote:
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> > Cuntryboy Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > You can install a fence over a septic field,
> > but
> > > dont put post where a line is. Even if you
> > > puncture a the perforated line its not the
> end
> > of
> > > world. The line is full of holes to allow
> > > draining.
> >
> > How do you find the lines?
>
> You can probe as mentioned early, but usually you
> can actually see greener grass/weeds in rows where
> the poo has been fertilizing. Look real close and
> I bet you can see where they go.



Also google earth can also give an idea of where the drain lines run. (They will be greener)

There should be plans on record at the County offices of the approved assembly. Once you have the plans you can determine where to put the fence posts. Remember to leave a big enough access gate to allow trucks and service equipment in.

Nip

Critical Wrote:
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> Vitally important to have a serious security fence
> around the perimeter of your septic field...lest
> you find your yard filled with shit - spewing
> conservatards and their poo - chowing libtard
> buddies.
>
> Skip the fence at your own peril.


It's called pets/kids/hot tub/privacy etc.etc.etc.

The county has field maps of every property that has been built in the past 30+ years. They should be able to provide you with one if you go down there. They are not exact, but will get you in the general area of the leech lines and distrubution box..

Roto Rooter Wrote:
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> The county has field maps of every property that
> has been built in the past 30+ years. They
> should be able to provide you with one if you go
> down there. They are not exact, but will get
> you in the general area of the leech lines and
> distrubution box..

Got that. Thank you, though.

I suggest installing a pool.

Splash Wrote:
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> I suggest installing a pool.


^Pay the man^ He knows what he's talking about.

KtN49 Wrote:
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> Splash Wrote:
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> > I suggest installing a pool.
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> ^Pay the man^ He knows what he's talking about.


Right..............

I don't think that it is a good idea.

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I'm struggling with the same issue right now. However, I'm not sure how to act in this situation. I was thinking about probing the area, but it doesn't sound very safe. A friend of mine recommended me to contact a company that provides fence post repair services, in order to get the work done by the professionals. They certainly know how to manage such problems since they install them daily. So, I think that it is more reasonable to call this company. In fact, how did you manage to solve this problem?



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