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Recognize Symptoms of Septic System Failure — Perform Drainfield Inspection (Optional)

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Septic System Maintenance · Step 9 of 10

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Begin by identifying common symptoms of a failing septic system. These may include toilets flushing slower than usual, unpleasant sewage odors in the yard, and visible water pooling in the area above your leach field or drain field. These signs indicate that the system is not properly absorbing effluent.

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