watson wick septic

Does anyone have experience with the watson wick septic system in humid areas? Can it be done / how did you make it work?

I have never heard of that system so I ask google.

Here is a thread on the forum:

https://permies.com/t/32893/Watson-Wick

And an article from the guy who developed this system:

https://oasisdesign.net/compostingtoilets/watsonwick.htm


I hope others will chime in that have had some experience.

I bought a house in central Texas where they said there was a Watson’s wicking septic.
It consists of low stone walls about a foot above surrounding grade. They enclose an area about 10’ by 15’. I don’t see a drain to daylight, but  I suppose one low point in walls could provide this. The plants are non-descript (weeds?).
It has never clogged up, never been pumped, never smelled or gotten wet. I’ve never inspected or done anything to it. I is honestly don’t know what it is below the ground. It has usually had about one or two regular users. All household waste water flows to it. It seems too good to be true.

The developer says that it is mostly for the "arid" SouthWest, where surface water usually evaporate vs leaching down to the water table and polluting it.

The schematics seems to indicate that you might need multiple of these units if you have less than optimal enviromental conditions. For me it seems like it might operate like a huge worm bin, who will 100% keep the system running nicely, and if you don't have too many neighbors 5acres+ then I don't see it causing any outbreaks.