Septic Tank Clogged Drain

Remember: Your septic tank isn't a trash can. Treat it like a living ecosystem, and it will keep your drains flowing for 40 years.

"Lush" green grass over the tank, soggy soil, or pooling water (effluent) in the drainfield are signs the system is not absorbing liquid correctly. septic tank clogged drain

In a healthy system, solids sink to the bottom (sludge), fats float to the top (scum), and the relatively clear water in the middle—called "effluent"—flows out into the (also called leach lines). The clog usually isn’t in the tank itself. The clog is usually in the soil surrounding the drain pipes . Remember: Your septic tank isn't a trash can