Septic systems in areas affected by flooding or high rainfall events have increased potential for damage to the system. However, there are activities after the flooding or rainfall to minimize the damage and educate your customers.Any time a system is covered with stormwater, the soil pores will not be available to treat and disperse wastewater as they are fully saturated. Therefore, when floodwaters cover the septic system, it should not be used. If the soil treatment area or ground above your septic tank floods, the system is not treating the wastewater and impacts to public health and the environment will
