You may not give a lot of thought to how your Polk City, FL, septic system works, but it really is an ingenious and sometimes complex operation. And the drain field is one of the most critical parts of that operation: it’s the only way for liquid effluent from the septic tank to be processed and sent through and out of the system.
Lakeland Septic Company provides complete drain field service in Polk City, FL, and all of Polk County, FL. Here are some of the ways we can help you with drain field issues.
How Drain Fields Become Damaged
Drain fields are built fairly close to the surface of the ground and can be easily damaged in several ways, including:
- Vehicles driving and parking over them
- Heavy objects being placed on top of them
- Excess water from heavy rains flooding them
It’s important to know exactly where your drain field is located and make sure to not drive, park, or place heavy things on it.
Signs Your Polk City FL Drain Field Is Failing
Some of the common signs of drain field failure we list below are also signs of trouble elsewhere in your septic system. If you notice any of the signs, schedule a septic inspection to find out exactly what’s going on.
- Patches of wet grass or ground in the vicinity of the drain field
- Super-healthy grass growing over the drain field but nowhere else in your yard
- Offensive sewage odors in the air near the drain field
Drain Field Inspection
Lakeland Septic provides licensed drain field inspections throughout the greater Polk City, FL, region to find out what’s causing the problem and get to work making the needed repairs or modifications. In cases of damage that’s widespread and extreme, we can install a new drain field.
This inspection includes the septic tank, drainage pipes, lift station (if you have one), and other components. As noted, some signs of septic system problems can have more than one cause.
Drain Field Repair
After an inspection, we’ll know if repairs can be made without having to replace the entire drain field. If any septic inspector tells you that your drain field must be replaced and you have any doubts, get a second opinion. Many seemingly serious drain field problems can be repaired fairly simply, as long as the technician knows what he or she is doing.
Drain Field Installation
Eventually, every drain field will have to be replaced due to old age and wearing out. Major unexpected damage can also warrant a new installation. When this is necessary, the Polk City, FL, septic technicians at Lakeland Septic know:
- The permitting process
- How to build in compliance with state and local septic codes
- How to do the job right the first time
