Your septic system is an essential part of your home, and our team at Sauer Septic is here to make sure it stays in good working order. We have decades of experience in the septic industry, and you can count on us to provide the expert maintenance and repair services you need. In this article, we will focus on the drain field—the part of your septic system that filters liquid effluent, removing harmful contaminants, before slowly releasing the liquid back into the groundwater.
Keep reading to learn a few ways to tell if you need drain field repair services.
- Sewage Odors – If you start to smell sewage anywhere on your property, you should call our team right away to get your septic system checked out. This issue is always caused by a problem with your system, and often that cause is a leak in the drain field. No matter what the specific issue with your system is, you can count on us to provide the effective repair services you need.
- Slow Drains – Another sign you may need drain field repair is that the drains inside your home take longer to empty. Similar to the sewage odors mentioned earlier, various septic issues, including the drain field, can trigger this problem. For instance, a blockage in the drain field could prevent liquid from flowing as quickly as it should, leading to a problem with your drains.
- Green Grass – A third sign you need drain field repair can be seen on your lawn. If some patches of grass, especially those right above the drain field, have become noticeably thicker and greener than the grass on the rest of your lawn, then you likely have a problem with the drain field. Specifically, there is probably a leak in the drain field, allowing effluent to seep out and fertilize the grass.
