It was said roots aren't much of a concern unless there is a leak in the system. Is it okay to plant shrubs near a septic weeping bed? Is there a certain distance that would be safe from the main tank?
One question for Dr. Abit: It was mentioned that the sprayed effluent might be hazardous on leafy garden veggies. My question is does the effluent in an underground, traditional septic system contaminate plants that grow over the leach lines? Appreciate OSU, and if it comes to sports teams, the Cowboys rock.
It is possible for effluent from subsurface lateral lines to contaminate plants grown on the surface right over the lines. Though applied directly to the subsurface, effluent from the subsurface lines can be wicked-up to the surface via capillary action and contaminate the plants (vegetables or flowers) with sewage. Note that in some instances, the gravel layer in the subsurface trench is only 6 to 8 inches from the surface.
Excellent. Guy knows his stuff.
Very informative. Thank you. Thank you.
Excellent information thank you
It was said roots aren't much of a concern unless there is a leak in the system. Is it okay to plant shrubs near a septic weeping bed? Is there a certain distance that would be safe from the main tank?
When you say "turd grass" you aren't referring to artificial turf right?
One question for Dr. Abit: It was mentioned that the sprayed effluent might be hazardous on leafy garden veggies.
My question is does the effluent in an underground, traditional septic system contaminate plants that grow
over the leach lines?
Appreciate OSU, and if it comes to sports teams, the Cowboys rock.
It is possible for effluent from subsurface lateral lines to contaminate plants grown on the surface right over the lines. Though applied directly to the subsurface, effluent from the subsurface lines can be wicked-up to the surface via capillary action and contaminate the plants (vegetables or flowers) with sewage. Note that in some instances, the gravel layer in the subsurface trench is only 6 to 8 inches from the surface.
@@cowboyfundamentalsoils2727 Thank you for that confirmation and reply.