Can I connect a capped plumbing vent pipe in my basement to main septic drain?
Not much experience with plumbing systems, but I'll try to be as clear as I can. Our basement is not finished, but is roughed in for a full bath. There is a plumbing vent coming down from the first floor into the basement area - it extends straight down about 8 inches and is capped off. I assume this is where we could connect the venting if/when we put in a basement bathroom.
I believe this capped-off vent pipe has collected a significant amount of water (it obviously has nowhere to go because the pipe comes straight down and is capped). When we get significant amounts of rain or snow, we're getting a leak coming down the outside of the vent pipe onto the basement floor. We've eliminated the possibility of a roof leak, so I'm GUESSING there is some kind of crack or joint leak in the 1st floor bathroom directly over the basement leak. My theory is that the water is accumulating in the capped vent pipe and when the water rises to the level of the problem area (i.e. the crack or bad joint), it leaks. We ONLY have this problem during times of heavy rain/snow, and then it goes away. Again, I'm guessing because the water level in the capped vent pipe drops below the problem area and it only happens again when the water rises with the next rain.
I'm planning to get inside the wall to identify and repair the leak. In the meantime, I'd like to know if I could remove the cap from the vent pipe in the basement and connect the vent pipe to my septic drain about 4 or 5 feet away? There is already a capped connector at the septic drain pipe for use when a basement bathroom is installed. Again, my theory is that this will prevent water from accumulating and it will instead just run into the septic system. I do not, however, want to cause any problems with proper venting of my plumbing system. Sorry if this isn't clear enough. I'm happy to answer any questions AND I sincerely appreciate any advice.