Let’s be honest. Designing a septic system in Northwest Arkansas is a little like trying to install plumbing on the surface of the moon—only with more rocks and red tape.

Septic systems are designed to break down organic ... Any additions beyond this straightforward design could pose a risk to the septic field or may prevent access for necessary maintenance.

"The sanitary code talks about siting, design and installation practices ... sump pumps to lawn areas away from the septic system. A saturated drain field will be unable to adequately treat ...

Drainfield: This includes the entire underground filtering system that controls the gradual release of wastewater into the ground. Sizes vary based on conditions, local regulations, and septic ...

Solids like these can cause clogs in your septic system. Don’t discharge a sump pump into your waste line. Excess water can slow or stop drainfield processes. Don’t ignore leaks inside the house.

MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Nearly 1.5 million homes in Michigan have a septic system. They are underground, out of sight, and most likely out of mind. These systems are important and costly. If they’re ...

According to the federal Environmental Protection Agency, here’s how a home septic system works ... Liquid wastewater exits the tank into a drain field; a shallow, covered area made in dry ...

Septic systems consist of a tank and a drain field. When wastewater is flushed, it flows into the septic tank. Bacteria break the waste down in the tank, and the water flows from there into the ...

However, mastering the system's purpose, design, and upkeep is actually relatively ... system that makes sure the effluent flows correctly from the septic tank down into the drain field. As the name ...

Out of sight, out of mind? If your home has a private septic system in Pierce County, you might receive a letter saying you need to get it inspected — even if you’re not seeing any problems ...