Identifying and Solving Common Drainfield Malfunctions

Some common causes for drainfield malfunctions include improper system siting, hydraulic overload, homeowner abuse from excess usage or high strength waste, and a malfunctioning tank. Homeowner education can be critical in preventing many of these issues and homeowners can provide key information to help diagnose the problem.When a septic system is failing, the first step is to conduct a thorough inspection of the septic tank, distribution box and drainfield. It may be necessary to get regulators, soil scientists and engineers involved as well depending on what is discovered.The inspection processOften the factors that impact drainfield performance have no relation to