There are a number of things you may (and cannot) put on your septic field, but it's often left empty to prevent system damage. To use a septic field without harming or interfering with the septic system, continue reading.

From its origins, effluent descends to the septic tank before proceeding in either a serial or parallel distribution to the soil treatment system. The objective of both systems is to distribute effluent equally, which is made possible by a biomat, as seen below. A genuinely uniform dispersion cannot be accomplished until the biomat reaches the end of a trench or trenches.

With the right maintenance and attention, your septic system may endure a very long time. Your tank will last for many years if you use it correctly, pump as regularly as is necessary for the size of your tank, and don't put anything in it that shouldn't be there. Steel septic tanks corrode eventually, usually after 15 to 20 years.

If you stroll through the yard and see puddles or areas of standing water close to the drain field, the septic system is seriously malfunctioning. As a result of the system's failure, foul water is accumulating at the drain field, which could be hazardous to people's health.

Because they value the solitude, the vast open spaces, and the beauty of nature, many people opt to live in rural areas. Onsite Sewage Treatment & Disposal System is the topic I'll be discussing today, albeit it might not seem or smell that appealing (OSTDS).

Septic system upkeep may seem like a difficult and unpleasant task, but it's really not. Keeping the system in good shape requires being aware of what you're doing inside the home. You don't need to spend a lot of money or time maintaining your septic system.