septic smell

winterh · 07-08-2019, 11:19 AM

My neighbor tells me there has been a smell coming from my leach field several times over the last few months. I have never noticed it but do not doubt that it could happen. The system is approximately 10 years old and does not see much use so it should be well within its life cycle. Depending on the wind it blows right into his yard or house. I want to be a good neighbor and obviously take care of any issues. Had the tank pumped and the field inspected and all seems fine. I do have 2 pipes venting the system. One at about 3 ft and the other fairly high up. Any suggestions? He mentioned a charcoal filter on the vents. I was thinking that plus maybe extend the vents higher into the air.

07-08-2019, 11:19 AM	#1
winterh Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 230 Thanks: 21 Thanked 119 Times in 54 Posts	septic smell My neighbor tells me there has been a smell coming from my leach field several times over the last few months. I have never noticed it but do not doubt that it could happen. The system is approximately 10 years old and does not see much use so it should be well within its life cycle. Depending on the wind it blows right into his yard or house. I want to be a good neighbor and obviously take care of any issues. Had the tank pumped and the field inspected and all seems fine. I do have 2 pipes venting the system. One at about 3 ft and the other fairly high up. Any suggestions? He mentioned a charcoal filter on the vents. I was thinking that plus maybe extend the vents higher into the air.