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Odors from the septic drainfield or soakaway bed: this article explains how to diagnose & correct sewer gas or septic odors (and other building smells and odors traced to a failed septic drainfield, leachfield or soakaway bed. Some of the diagnostic steps pertain to all seasons, others to cold weather conditions. The photograph at page top shows green septic dye appearing in a septic system drainfield during a septic loading and dye test. Even before we performed this test to confirm that the liquid found on the surface of the drainfield area was indeed septic effluent (coming from the septic tank), sewage odors in the drainfield area outdoors told us that the septic field was in trouble. Also see our broad-scope article on diagnosis and cure of sewer gas and septic odors: Sewer Gas Odors diagnosing, finding, and curing septic tank and sewer line smells. Green links show where you are. © Copyright 2013 InspectAPedia.com, All Rights Reserved. Author Daniel Friedman. How to Investigate & Repair Failed Drainfields and Septic OdorsNotice sewage odors present outdoors, strongest in and traced to the known or most-likely area for the septic drainfield or leach field, also called the soakaway bed or soil absorption system.
Septic Repair Shortcuts and Septic Treatment Products and "Magic bullet" septic repair products and procedures like chemicals, additives, root killers, or soil restorers are mostly ineffective, waste money, and in some cases are illegal as they contaminate the environment. If the septic system drainfield is blocked or failed, most often the property needs a new drain field. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)... Ask a Question or Search InspectApediaQuestions & answers or comments about septic or sewage odors traced to septic system drainfields. Ask a Question or Enter Search Terms in the InspectApedia search box just below. Technical Reviewers & ReferencesUse links just below at the left of each page to navigate this document or to view other topics at this website. Green links show where you are in our document or website.
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