If you sell or rent your house, pass it along, to the new residents. A failed drainfield presents an imminent health hazard to you, your family and your neighbors. Call Environmental Health at the first signs of failure, and we will assist you in your efforts to remedy the situation. If a sewage system fails, obvious sign appear. Excessive moisture or waste water surfaces over the drainfield.
Foul odors emanate from the drainfield or septic tank.
The following pointers can help you prevent problems with your sewage system. Have your septic tank pumped by a licensed septic tank pumper every 3-5 years. Pumping helps to reduce the amount of solids that enter the drainfield and clog the soil. With a 2 tank system or 2 compartment septic tank it is only necessary to have the first tank or compartments pumped. Pump the second tank every other time.