PROBLEM: SEWAGE SURFACING IN YARD
Risks:
Human contact with sewage is a serious public health risk. Many waterborne diseases exist in household sewage.
Potential Causes:
- Excess water use
- System blockages
- Improper system elevations
- Undersized soil treatment area
- Pump failure or improper operation
- Inadequate separation from water table
Potential Remedies:
- Fix leaks
- Install water-saving fixtures
- Pump septic tank and check pump(s)
- Consult professionals
- Fence off area until problem is fixed
- Operate tank as holding tank until dampness disappears
