Entries Tagged Troubleshooting

Taking wastewater samples from a septic system is an important task regularly performed by service providers, operators and maintainers along with designers...

Entry 287610Over the past few months, I have received a few questions and comments that pertain to pressure distribution systems. I have...

Entry 287815Recently I had a reader ask what he should inspect when there is a tank backup. I took this question to...

When the septic pump starts but does not deliver any effluent, there are two main areas to check: the pump, and the...

Drainfield trenches should be installed level and on the contour. If surfacing occurs at the end of one or more trenches, they...

After pumping a septic tank, in addition to checking the inlet and outlet baffles, the tank should be examined for any cracks...

In a recent article titled "How to Troubleshoot Drainfields and Yards," we went over some of the most common diagnoses for drainfield...

Bath bombs are hard-packed mixtures of dry ingredients that effervesce when wet. They are used to add essential oils, scent, bubbles and color...

If you are inspecting a system for a real estate transfer or troubleshooting a problem, it is important to know that the...

Entry 288745 Where I live, the majority of houses have a basement at varying levels below finished grade. From a septic system perspective,...

Entry 288789Since the focus of this series is on potential sources of extraneous water, I am trying to highlight areas where water...

I continually get questions about why systems fail and questions about the cause of certain system problems. When you are called to...

Entry 288811 From a troubleshooting standpoint, another conversation to have with the homeowner focuses on two major water-using devices that can cause problems:...

It has been estimated that mound systems should perform hydraulically for 25 to 35-plus years. However, some systems do not perform as they...