Symptoms of drain field problems can range from slight damp spots over the drain field to sewage backing up in the house costing thousands in repairs. Septic tank odors and sewage smells are all indicative of drain field problems. Drain field problems are more common then ever with the widespread use of antibacterial. Antibacterial additives … Read more
Roots in a drain field will most certainly clog your septic tank; drain field and sewer system lines if not quickly addressed. Tree roots can cause septic odors, sewage smells and internal tree root damage to the system requiring expensive repairs and even system replacement. Never plant trees or shrubs over a septic tank and … Read more
Unclogging a leach field and reducing septic drain field odors can be accomplished by adding a Super Shock beneficial bacteria directly into the leach filed thus unclogging the lateral lines. Septic tank and leach field backups and odors are generally the result of a buildup of bio mat in the lateral drain field lines. Due … Read more
Septic field smells and odors are becoming more common in residential drain fields due to harsh chemicals and the wide spread use of antibacterial cleaning products. Antibacterial hand soaps, wipes and shampoos kill off the coli form beneficial bacteria our bodies produce. These natural occurring bacteria are essential in the septic tank digestion process reducing … Read more
This article is intended to help home owners located in rural areas out of the reach of city sewer plants and forced to use septic systems as their primary waste water treatment facility. This article will touch on the controversial impact discharge water from water softeners and their salt additives are having on septic systems … Read more
Inspecting a septic tank for routine maintenance and inspection can be one thing, locating a septic tank drain field to perform the maintenance can present another problem all together. There are many reasons why you may want to locate your septic tank and drain field. Finding a septic tank and the drain field can be … Read more
Septic tank systems and their drain field have been utilized as waste water treatment plants for years, safely disposing of odor causing residential waste water generated by homeowners living in rural areas with limited access to city sewer systems. Wet, soggy lawns and strong septic odors over your septic tank and drain field area is … Read more