Huge sewage hole (pond) in backyard, smells, 5ft grass, weeds can't cut. Is there something I can put in it to keep the smell or clean it??

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Huge sewage hole (pond) in backyard, smells, 5ft grass, weeds can't cut. Is there something I can put in it to keep the smell or clean it??
Author: AndreaB (MS) I have this huge sink hole looks more like a pond that the sewage drain lets out at. There are 5 to 6 feet of weeds and grass that we can't get to and cut without sinking and when we walk outside the smell is horrific. Is there anyway to clean it or anything we can pour onto it to clarify it or make the smell resolve??? Please help!!!
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Re: Huge sewage hole (pond) in backyard, smells, 5ft grass, weeds can't cut. Is there something I can put in it to keep the smell or clean it??
Author: hj (AZ) First you have to figure out WHY it is there, otherwise it will just come back again.
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Re: Huge sewage hole (pond) in backyard, smells, 5ft grass, weeds can't cut. Is there something I can put in it to keep the smell or clean it??
Author: Pipe runner (AZ) you need to get the brush cut back and then you can spread some lye over the sewage spill.
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Re: Huge sewage hole (pond) in backyard, smells, 5ft grass, weeds can't cut. Is there something I can put in it to keep the smell or clean it??
Author: Lee (NJ) Lye is wrong. Lye is bad for the environment. Lye bad for nature. Now, listen to HJ, first find out why you have sewage emptying out. Solve the problem, then the smell will go away by itself, may take some time. Figure out why you have sewage emptying out. You may need to call a professional Plumber.
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