Most septic system failures are caused by sewage buildup in the drain field and soil from the lack of proper maintenance. There are other factors that contribute to septic system malfunctions. In most cases, and even if you replace your drain field, you must still eliminate the untreated sewage by treating/cleaning your septic system with sewage-digesting bacteria such as those found in patented Drainteks formulas. Factors which influence the proper functioning of septic systems:

When you look at land to build a home, have your perc test done before you buy your property. If the soil does not pass the perc test, you WILL NOT be allowed to build.  

• High seasonal ground water table
• Broken pipes between the house and the septic tank, or between the septic tank and the drain field
• Faulty plumbing, leaks
• Failed groundwater trenches, failed french drains
• Damaged, broken or leaky septic tanks
• Roots intruding into septic tank or roots intruding into other parts of the septic system
• Damaged D-box
• Missing or broken effluent filters or outlet baffles
• Clogged effluent filter
• Clogged inlet pipes
• Poorly constructed or a DIY septic system made without expertise
• Drain filed does not have enough soil above the trenches or perforated drain field pipes
• Bad soil conditions
• Collapsed, broken leach lines
• Compacted soil around leach lines from construction or vehicle use over the drain field
• Blockage from non-biodegradable materials
• Blockages from non air tight septic tank from soil and sand
• Toxic material overload
• Hydraulic or water use overload
• Undersized septic tank
• Undersized drain field