Under normal use, your septic system should continue to function properly with very little care and attention. However, there are a few maintenance tasks you shouldn’t ignore, including drain field inspection.
What Is a Drain Field?
A drain field is the part of your septic system where wastewater is safely redistributed into the soil. Keeping your drain field in good working order ensures waste is properly disposed of and your home and yard remain part of a healthy environment.
Drain Field Inspection
Even if everything seems to be working as it should, you should have your septic system—including your drain field—inspected at least once every three years. Regular drain field inspections let you know that everything is running smoothly. In addition, if there are any problems, they can be caught early, before they become more significant. It’s worth noting that beyond your regularly scheduled drain field inspection, there are a few other occasions when you may want to have a professional take a look at your drain field.
- Moving into a new house? Make drain field inspection part of your pre-purchase checks so you don’t discover serious problems later. Knowing exactly where the drain field is located is also important before you start any major landscaping changes, as you shouldn’t have plants with extensive root systems too close to the drain field area.
- Plumbing issues? If your sinks or toilets are frequently backing up, a damaged drain field could be the cause.
- Soggy, smelly yard? Foul odors and squishy soil are two key signs something may be wrong with your drain field. If you notice either of these issues, call us at Clark Septic right away so we can get your septic system running smoothly again.