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6 Drain Field Dos and Don’ts

Septic Services LakelandPosted bySeptic Services LakelandNovember 7th, 2022

6 Drain Field Dos and Don'tsYour drain field has one of the most complex jobs of your entire septic system. As one of the most intricate and crucial components of your home’s septic system, it’s important to know how to properly take care of your drain field, as this could extend the lifespan of your septic system and prevent costly and uncomfortable system failures. Here are the things you’ll want to practice — and mistakes you’ll want to avoid — when caring for your drain field.
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How to Keep Your Drain Field in Good Condition

Septic Services LakelandPosted bySeptic Services LakelandAugust 20th, 2021

Your drain field has a limited capacity
Here at Southeastern Septic LLC, we know from experience just how bad drain field problems can get, and we want to help you prevent them as much as possible. In this article, we’ll provide a few tips on how to keep your drain field in good condition so that you never have to call us with a septic emergency.

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Septic Problems are Almost Always Linked to the Drain Field.

Septic Services LakelandPosted bySeptic Services LakelandAugust 20th, 2021

Most septic tanks and their drain fields have problems sooner or later. Often, issues occur in periods following heavy rain, with the tank overflowing, effluent appearing at ground level, backing-up the pipes or seeping into ditches.

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Don’t Let a Messy Drain Field Ruin Your Summer Lawn

Septic Services LakelandPosted bySeptic Services LakelandAugust 20th, 2021

Beautiful Florida weather is here to stay, and that can mean only one thing: outdoor parties! But a messy drain field could spoil your beautiful green grass. Monitoring your drain field and noticing changes in the soil can help you identify what’s going on beneath the surface and keep the mess at bay.

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Red Alert: Drain Field System Failure!

Septic Services LakelandPosted bySeptic Services LakelandAugust 20th, 2021

Your septic system has failed! Presumably, that’s why you are reading this. The toilets won’t flush, the drains won’t drain, and water has backed up into the shower. This means wastewater is backing up from the tank through the main drain and into your home. It’s going the wrong way! Or maybe you’ve got untreated effluent surfacing on the ground. Here, we’ll discuss the various types of septic failures.

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What Can Be Planted Near or Over a Drain Field?

Septic Services LakelandPosted bySeptic Services LakelandAugust 20th, 2021

Grass is the best covering for a drain field because it helps remove nutrients and water from the soil. It also prevents soil erosion. Many people decide to landscape their drain field because they think it’s an eyesore or because of limited space. The challenge is to find plants that won’t clog the drain pipes, while still meeting your landscaping needs.

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