There are some repairs that you can safely delay until you have the time and money to take care of them. Unfortunately, drain field repair isn’t one of them. There are far too many risks involved with waiting, so it should be taken care of as soon as you notice a problem or at least as soon as possible. Here are some of the dangers of delaying drain field repair:
Our team at Southeastern Septic LLC wants to help you keep your septic system in good working order, as we know from experience just how unpleasant septic problems are to deal with, and we want to help you avoid them if possible. One of the most important parts of any septic system is the drain field, and you’ll need to keep an eye on it in order to make sure it is working properly. In this article, we’ll go over a few signs that you need drain field repair–if you see any of these things happening on your property, we encourage you to give us a call.
The drain field is the part of your septic system that releases water back into the soil and ultimately into your local water system. Problems with the drain field affect the workings of your whole system and can become costly in addition to being extremely unpleasant. We at Southeastern Septic LLC want to help you keep your septic system in good working order, including your drain field. Here are some indicators that will help you tell if you need drain field repair:
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The worst septic problems are those to do with the drain field. Typically, other plumbing issues can be addressed with minimal headaches – well, at least these headaches seem minimal in comparison to this one: if the drain field has failed, you’ll need to replace the whole thing.
Trucks, cars and other heavy equipment should not be parked on or driven over a drain field. Doing so can cause the tank to collapse and the drain field to cave in, rendering it useless and resulting in the need for drain field repair or replacement.
A septic system drain field is an important part of the system. If you need drain field repair or replacement, it can be quite costly. That’s why it is important to know where your drain field is located so you can take steps to protect it. Here are a few ways to avoid the need for drain field repair or replacement.