Washer Lint Blocking Pipes In The Septic Field

By CathyP. (Guest Post)

We have a septic tank but also have a washer bed. My washing machine drains directly into that and NOT the septic tank or lines. I think it is a deep hole filled with big rock and then covered with dirt.

By

Persnickety Paula

I have experienced a similar problem, but the lint blocked up the wash tub plumbing and I had to constantly plunge out the drain. Now, I use knee-high stockings that I buy at the dollar store and put them over the drainage tube from the washer, they hold in the lint and let the water drain out. I change them often because the lint is so bad. Right now, I have TWO knee-highs on at once to see if it will stop even more lint from getting through. I also bought a lint-screen cover that fits over the wash tub drain AND I bought another that actually sits down in the drain. I haven't had to do anymore plunging and haven't had the washtub overflow all over the floor anymore either. Good luck to you in finding a solution!

By cal girl (Guest Post)

A septic field is pretty important... have you thought about unhooking your washer from the septic tank and running your washing water out as "grey" water?