Troubleshooting: Additional Items to Check in Troublesome Septic Tanks

Examining the tank itself for holes and cracks and looking for issues with its location are important steps when evaluating a faulty system

Troubleshooting: Additional Items to Check in Troublesome Septic Tanks

After pumping the septic tank, in addition to checking the inlet and outlet baffles, the tank should be examined for any cracks or holes where water can infiltrate or leave the tank depending on soil conditions. Sometimes precast concrete tanks have holes in the bottom to allow...

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