How to Assess and Rehabilitate Flooded Onsite Systems

Floods can wreak havoc on septic systems, but they can often be rescued if the septic professional knows how to minimize the damage

Sep 24, 2018 | by Sara Heger, Ph.D., and Jim Anderson, Ph.D. |

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System Floods2 Web — When evaluating systems during flooding, make sure all inspection ports, lids, and covers are properly capped and in place.

The Southeastern United States is currently facing the arduous task of recovery and rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. Along with unexpected natural disaster, dealing with seasonal floods is also an issue in many parts of the country. Our experts, Jim Anderson and Sara Heger, frequently get asked about how to recover an onsite system that has been damaged by floodwaters, so we rounded up their best tips for dealing with flooded septic systems. There are several primary reasons to worry about flooding:The house is connected to the system by piping that can carry sewage from the tanks in the

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