Drainfield

The drain field, also called the leach field, is the most expensive and least understood part of a septic system, and the part most homeowners accidentally damage. This section is devoted entirely to protecting and prolonging it. You will learn how the drain field disperses and filters wastewater into the soil, what shortens its life, and the everyday choices that either protect it or quietly destroy it, from what you plant and park on top of it to how much water you send its way. We cover the warning signs of a failing field, whether a struggling field can be restored, and how to keep yours working for as long as possible. Understand this one component well and you avoid the single costliest repair on any septic property.