What Do You Do When A Leach Field Is Saturated

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What Do You Do When A Leach Field Is Saturated. Their roots can block the drainage pipes. Watch the water usage you should also watch your water consumption if you want to help ease the saturation of your septic system.

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Relieve pressure on the septic system by using it less or not at all until floodwaters recede and the soil has drained. Do not put grease down your drains. While a clogged drain field cannot be snaked out and cleared like a drain pipe, you can take steps to alleviate the problem.

All you can realistically do is dig a new leach field in another part of your yard.

Slow draining household drains such as sinks and tubs. Plant grass over the top of the leach field. Do not plant anything near a leach field that requires regular watering. Yes it sounds as if your leach field has failed.