Ensure gutters, downspouts, and landscape grading direct rainwater away from your drainfield so the soil doesn't become waterlogged.
If you feel safe doing so, open the septic tank access lid. Check the inlet baffle (the pipe coming from the house). If you see a buildup of toilet paper or grease right at the mouth of the pipe, a professional can use a mechanical auger or hydro-jetter to clear the blockage from the outside into the tank. Step 3: Clean the Effluent Filter clogged septic tank
Lightweight matter, such as grease, oils, and fats, floats to the very top. If you see a buildup of toilet paper
If a tank is not pumped regularly (every 3 to 5 years), sludge will fill the tank and flow into the drainfield, causing a massive clog. To effectively address a clog, you must first
To effectively address a clog, you must first understand how wastewater moves through your property.
Sanitary products, "flushable" wipes (they are not truly flushable), condoms, cigarette butts, and cat litter do not break down. They float in the tank and snag on baffles, creating a dense, ropey mat that acts like a physical plug.