If there is a leach field on your property and it has been properly maintained, then it should be silent and nearly invisible. Some of the indicators that yours is failing include:
- Gurgling pipes
- Issues when flushing your toilet
- Sewage odors
- Standing water over your leach field
- Slow running drains
Leach fields are usually located in flat and large open areas. Each trench is typically up to 36 inches deep and between one and three feet wide. If they are properly maintained, they could last 25 years! If you’re concerned and can perceive that there is something wrong or want to make the most of your leach field, you can do the following:
- Avoid pouring chemicals or grease down the drain
- Limit your laundry loads to one per day to decrease your water usage
- Avoid overusing your garbage disposal
- Don’t place heavy objects, build structures or park cars on top of your leach field
- Schedule annual inspections
Reach out to our experts based in Clarksville, TN, to find out more!