Septic Drain Field Inspection Procedure
How to Inspect the Soil Absorption System or Septic Drainfield for Evidence of Septic System Failure InspectAPedia® -
Types of septic system drain field failure, how to detect & diagnose drainfield failures, wet spots, odors
Cause of septic system component failures
Definitions of septic failure for each component
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This article discusses types of septic system failure in the drain field, leach field, seepage bed, or similar
component. We list the causes of each type of septic component failure, and list the septic component failure criteria
or in other words what conditions are defined as "failure"? How can you distinguish between a blocked pipe, a septic tank that
needs pumping, and a clogged drainfield that needs replacement?
This is an important question as it distinguishes between relatively
low cost maintenance or repair task and a costly septic leach field replacement.
We also discuss what can be planted over and near a septic drainfield and what should be avoided.
Also see Drainfield Location: how to find the septic drain field or leaching bed.
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