I am trying to figure out if my septic drain field is kaput. I am afraid it is. An area on my lot close to the end of the field is usually waterlogged from mid fall until at least mid-spring. In coldest periods the water obviously freezes up but otherwise, water is present there. When a few appliances have discharged water (e.g. washing machine, dishwasher, etc), the area become even more water-logged. Sometimes several inches of water accumulates. It also happens to be the lowest part of my property. In addition to this excess water, there is an odour that is very foul smelling - pretty much the smell of an open sewer! The color of the water is really weird too. I have pictures i can post that I took recently. But I will wait for the initial responses from members first.
If it sounds like a faulty field, what are my options? I guess a new field is one.. but I would like avoid the cost. We are also more aware of our water use now, avoiding back-to-back clothes washing for example.
Thanks for any input!
If it sounds like a faulty field, what are my options? I guess a new field is one.. but I would like avoid the cost. We are also more aware of our water use now, avoiding back-to-back clothes washing for example.
Thanks for any input!