Will Fruit From My Grapefruit Tree Planted Next To A Septic Tank Be Contaminated?

Question

I planted a grapefruit tree several years ago, and it is just beginning to bear fruit. When I had septic tank issues, and it had to be dug to be pumped, I learned my tank is only about six feet from the grapefruit tree. Will bacteria from the septic tank’s contents contaminate the fruit and cause the fruit to be inedible?

Answer 1

It is quite possible. Six feet is very close to the septic tank. Here is more information on the subject:

https://ask.extension.org/questions/449374

http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/nassauco/2017/07/19/q-far-away-septic-tank-trees-located/