Nampa Drain Field Installation
Drain fields perform several essential functions in a septic system installation. In addition to acting as the final processing point for household waste, your drain field ensures your septic tank won’t overflow, and it prevents undesirable waste from traveling throughout your property.
A drain field, also called a leach field, is a system of perforated pipes connected to a holding tank in a septic system installation. After the septic tank separates solids from wastes, the effluent, or liquid waste, flows into the drain field. Tiny holes in the pipes allow the effluent to slowly seep into the soil below, where it undergoes natural filtration. With proper care, most septic systems last 20 to 40 years.
Common drain field problems that may necessitate a new installation if they’re severe enough include the following:
- Root invasion
- Clogged pipelines
- Crushed pipes
- Field oversaturation
- Soil compaction
Express Septic & Drain Cleaning will try to repair your drain field pipes or rejuvenate the leach field where possible. If you have wet, soggy soil, bright green patches of grass, or a foul smell around the field, the soil around the pipes may not be able to absorb the sewage water. If possible, we will try to rejuvenate the septic drain field. Our professionals will insert a hollow tube into the ground and blast air at 300 pounds of pressure into the soil. This process causes many fissures to form in the soil, allowing better water absorption. Repairing pipes or rejuvenating the field is much less expensive than installing a new one.