Clogged Septic Tank

If the lawn over your drainfield is significantly greener or spongier than the rest of the yard, the tank may be overflowing or failing to filter liquid properly.

If you are comfortable doing so, open the septic tank lid. Check the "T-shaped" pipe where waste enters. Often, wipes or grease get stuck right at this entry point and can be cleared with a long pole. clogged septic tank

Some homeowners use monthly treatments to boost the enzymes that break down solids, though a healthy tank usually maintains its own bacteria. If the lawn over your drainfield is significantly