If your home or business uses a septic system, then we at Ray’s Septic Service encourage you to get it inspected at least once a year. The last thing you want is to be surprised by a problem with your septic system and need emergency repairs—our team has witnessed a wide range of septic emergencies firsthand, and none of them were pleasant.
Regular inspections will allow you to respond to developing problems before they get messy. In this article, we will focus on our septic drainfield inspection services, providing an overview of what to expect.
- Introducing Water into the Drainfield – A typical septic drainfield inspection consists of two parts—first, water is introduced into the septic system, and then the drainfield is observed to assess its performance. The purpose of your septic drainfield is to filter liquid effluent from your septic tank and allow the wastewater to gradually filter into the ground. For this first step in our inspection, our team will introduce a large quantity of water into your septic tank (typically 200 to 400 gallons) so we can watch how well the tank is able to disperse it.
- Observing the Drainfield – Once we have added the water into your septic tank, we will then observe the tank’s performance over the next three days, checking periodically to evaluate how the system is working. We will watch for any issues with your septic system, such as backups, as well as for problems with the drainfield itself, such as leaks. If our septic drainfield inspection shows any cause for concern, we will let you know right away and assist with next steps.