Septic
System Failure
Failure
of a septic system can be the caused by different types
of problems or a combination of many. When household
drains are slow or backing up, or you smell sewage odor,
or there's a wet spot in the yard over the drainfield,
it's time to start the investigation.
Common
Causes of Septic System Failure
- Broken
or blocked pipe(s) between the house and the septic
tank
- Blocked
septic tank inlet or outlet
- Broken
or blocked pipe(s) between the septic tank and the
drainfield
- Tank
is filled with solids or damaged
- High
local water table from recent heavy rains
- Drainfield
soil has failed due to roots, excess solids, or hardpan
conditions
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