Septic Systems

4/18/2022 (Permalink)

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Why Do They Backup?

There are a number of reasons why these backups occur. One of the most common causes for this issue is the over usage in a small amount of time.

For instance, if you have guests that come over and stay for a week or two, it can lead to the cause of this occurring. The septic system is not designed for a heavy use environment and as a result, this will often lead to a drain field backing up and needing service to correct the problem.

There are other factors that will play a role in the failure of a drain field. One of the other most common of these is that of the wrong items being flushed down the toilet or placed in the garbage disposal.

This can be a difficult thing for a person that is not accustomed to a septic system to adjust to. Unlike a sewer system that almost anything can be flushed, you have a list of items that are never to be flushed down the system. These accumulate and clog up the system.

Depending on the level of the problem, you might be forced to replace the entire system to get it flowing again.

There are many other areas of concern that have to be explored if the previous ones have not been found to be the problem. One of these is the failure of the pipes that are part of the drain field system. This is often one of the overlooked issues that cause a backup in the drain field to occur.

These are just a few of the things that a homeowner needs to be on the outlook for when it is a matter of keeping their drain fields from backing up.

If your septic system backups, contact SERVPRO of Elk River, Becker and Big Lake to help. We are open 24/7 and can get your home back to normal. 

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