Question:I see a higher failure rate for new systems compared to systems built 20-30 years ago. Most systems now are the newer technology. New houses in my area use more gallons per day than older households would. Some with open ends to allow air into soil can recover and work a few more years. I disagree on your March article about piping the whole system. How could you vent both ends if piping didn’t carry the air through the system? Answer:The higher failure rate is an observation you have likely made as you do your job as an onsite sewage
