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Originally Posted by Rachael Bayliss  Is anyone else not on mains drainage? If so do you have a cesspit or a soak away? If it's the latter then have you had any problems with it and does it ever need to be 'sucked out'? 
We are not absolutely sure, but logic suggests we have a soak away. It is in an internal courtyard which we would like to tile but are worried that cementing it in is asking for problems. We thought that if we put an inspection hole in the cover then it could be emptied artificially if necessary.
Anybody got any experience they can pass on? Thanks! |
Judging by the various comments it is to be hoped that you have a “soak away” and I would recommend you approach your neighbours to see if they have similar facilities.
The shallow depth would indicate that it would be operating with some bacterial action and you would then need to restrict the input and avoid any chemicals (bleach and many strong detergents) which will kill off the bacteria and prevent it working properly.
If it is in fact a shallow soak away and you find that it is filling too quickly then it may be necessary to remove some of the solid waste products either by employing a local agency or digging it out manually. I’m reliably informed that the unfit layman usually removes one year’s waste products in about one week and is unpopular with many people who he comes into contact with.
Live Arico should be able to put you in touch with a firm who can remove your waste since they must have a similar problem with the dog faeces.