If your septic system is working like it should, your drain field may just look like another part of your lawn. In fact, you may not even know for sure exactly where your drain field is if everything is working like clockwork. However, your drain field is one of most important components of your septic system so you should be aware of some key points. Here are four things you should know about your drain field.
- The exact location. You probably have a general idea where your drain field is, but do you know exactly where it begins and where it ends? This is important information to know as you want to avoid having any heavy equipment on your drain field.
- Greener is not better. If you start to notice that one part of your lawn is greener than the rest and that part is over your drain field, you might have a problem. This may mean your septic tank is not filtering the waste water correctly before it comes to the drain field, fertilizing the grass.
- Wetter is also not better. Pooling water or a foul odor near your drain field are bad signs and you need to call your septic professional right away.
- Small items can clog your drain field pipes. Most drain field pipes have small holes in them that release the waste water into the soil. Small items, especially medications in tablet form, can clog these holes and cause a backup. Never flush old medications down the drain or toilet.
Your drain field is often the first area to show signs of distress when you are having septic problems. Keep an eye on your drain field and make sure to have annual inspections by your local septic service company.
Posted on behalf of:
Hunter’s Septic Service
Nesbit, MS
(662) 429-1686
