A recent study out of the University of Georgia shows that younger septic systems — those between two and 10 years old — often exhibited hydraulic issues similar to much older systems, a problem that can lead to impaired water quality in the surrounding environment.
Owners, therefore, should have their systems inspected at least late in their life — 50 years or older — but also within a year of their installation. Given their findings, however, best practice indicates that more routine pumps would be ideal, but costly.“Approximately 25% of U.S. households depend on septic systems to treat their sewage on their own
