What is a Drainfield?
The wastewater exits the septic tank and is discharged into the drainfield for further treatment by the soil. The partially treated wastewater is pushed along into the drainfield for further treatment every time new wastewater enters the tank. If the drainfield is overloaded with too much liquid, it will flood, causing sewage to surface above the ground surface or create backups in plumbing fixtures. Surfacing sewage is a public health hazard and a violation of state and county codes

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1. What is a Septic Tank?
2. What is a Drainfield?
3. What is a 100% Expansion Area?
4. What is an “Engineered” Septic System?
5. How Do I Find My System?
6. Why Should I Maintain My Septic System?
7. How Often Should I Inspect and Pump my standard Septic System?
8. What Shouldn’t I Flush Down My Toilet?
9. How Do I Take Care of My Drainfield?
10. What Are the Effects of Improper Design or Installation?