I received a call from someone who said he was having issues with his mound system. In trying to assess the situation over the phone he said it pumps fine, no alarm, but he wants us to look at the mound itself.
The usual suspects are what we consider: A flush-out valve broken by a lawn mower, an observation pipe broken by a lawn mower, surfacing of effluent due to a mature biomat, wildlife digging holes in it.Upon arrival at his site, none of these were his concern and it was obvious he has kept his system as well maintained as
Troubleshooting a Mound System and Tips for System Longevity
A customer’s issue serves as a key reminder: Stormwater should not be allowed to pond on the upslope side of a mound
Jul 07, 2025 | by Todd Stair |















