Also known as the leach field, the septic drain field is used to remove impurities and contaminants emerging from the septic tank. Just like any other unit of the septic tank, the drain field is prone to problems that include:

Grease capping in the septic drain field

Grease capping is simply the buildup of grease in the drain field. According to septic cleaning professionals, the capping comes about due to deposition of large amounts of grease in the tank. When there is plenty of grease in the tank, it flows into the drain field thus cutting oxygen supply to the bio-mat. The easiest way of avoiding grease capping is avoiding dumping grease into the tank. If there is already grease there, you should remove it using enzymes and grease eating bacteria.

Damage to the septic drain field and drain field piping

There are many factors that can cause damage to the drain field. One of the factors is parking vehicles on the drain field. You not only damage the drain field by doing this, you also damage the pipes thus you are required to undertake expensive sewer line repair. It’s also common for the drain field to be damaged by a lot of vegetation. To be on the safe side only allow low growing vegetation around your septic system. If there are roots growing on the drain field, have a root removal company come and remove the roots so that they don’t damage your field.

Old or Improperly installed septic drain field

Things age with time and when they do, they stop working effectively. If you have noticed a problem with your system, you should contact a contractor to inspect the system and recommend the best way of fixing it. If the system is old or improperly installed, the best way of going about it is removing the old system and installing a new one. When installing a new drain field or septic system ensure that the work is done by an experienced professional.

Conclusion

These are some of the common septic tank field problems and how to fix them. The key to having a healthy drain field is ensuring that no harmful products end up there. You should also keep the field clear of tree roots and other materials that might damage it. For the field to maintain its integrity for long you should have it installed by a professional drain contractor.