If a septic tank is not emptied regularly, solid waste and sludge float to the top and spill over into the soakaway. This solid matter quickly coats the soil matrix, creating a thick layer of slime (biomat) that completely seals off filtration. Crucial Warning Signs of a Blocked Soakaway
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The most frequent cause. Roof runoff carries fine particles (dust, moss, asphalt granules) into gutters and downpipes. Without a silt trap or filter, these sediments settle in the soakaway’s gravel voids or geotextile membrane, forming an impermeable layer. If a septic tank is not emptied regularly,