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...
This article is part of a series on troubleshooting septic tanks:
- Tips for Troubleshooting Problem Systems
- Troubleshooting Septic Tanks
- Tank Troubleshooting: Checking Inlet and Outlet Baffles
- Troubleshooting: Additional Items to Check in Troublesome Septic Tanks