Learn More › Septic systems are designed to break down organic waste from the home, separating the waste into liquids and ...

Your septic system pulls off a highly orchestrated process to break down all the wastewater—and solids—that travel from your home’s plumbing. At the base of this system, the leach field acts ...

Septic system drainfields, also called leach fields or absorption fields, are critical to a properly functioning septic system because they remove and manage the wastewater pumped from the septic ...

Do – Know where your septic system and leach field are located. Keep a record of that on hand. 2. Do – Locate new patios, driveways, carports, and concrete pads away from the tank and the ...

Broken system or drain field pipes can emit odors. Cracks in pipes or the septic tank can result from shifting soil, tree roots, soil compaction, groundwater pressure or anything else that ...

Homeownerous; Why Your Septic System Will Not Be Ignored It’s buried somewhere in the backyard, but if you choose to avoid it, you might find yourself stepping in it—literally.

They say there were no disclosures made that their septic system drain fields under their backyard are full, meaning every few weeks, their wastewater backs up into their home.

Level 2 and Level 3 systems require less space and dirt moving than a traditional leach-field system, which saves money. “It doesn’t take up as much space or as much time,” he said.

Discover how native plants can benefit your septic drain field at Plant It Wild’s Benzonia program on July 16, in person or ...