Philip's
FAQ
The ground over my drain field is so soggy that I'm unable to mow the grass. What can you recommend?
This is the sign of a glazed leach field. Leach fields do not become clogged overnight. It usually takes many years of gradual build-up of undigested wastes or tree roots growing into the leach field. In serious cases of exceeding design capacity of septic tanks/drain fields, as well as not being pumped out on a regular basis, the solids and grease can begin to flow through the leach field lines to clog the soil.
What is the proper way to maintain my septic system?
Septic system maintenance means the sludge that accumulates in the bottom of the tank must be pumped out periodically. There is no additive that can be introduced into the septic tank to rid the tank of the sludge that settles to the bottom of the tank. It must be pumped out! If not pumped out, it will eventually overflow into the absorption area, causing the system to fail.
What is considered “Regular Maintenance”?
Recommended "Regular Maintenance" is a once every three-to-five year pump out of the septic tank and inspections of the inlet and outlets.
Septic tank home inspections versus regular home inspections
Adding the septic tank inspection to your home inspection can make a large difference in your piece of mind. Although no septic inspection and test will guarantee 100% that possible septic defects exist or have been found, if they are properly conducted, septic inspection and testing procedures can reduce the chances of a dangerous or costly surprise after the home or property sale is completed.