Drainfield Repair and Replacement in Port St. Lucie

The most common major septic repair on the Treasure Coast

The drainfield (also called a leach field or drain field) is where effluent is filtered by soil. On the Treasure Coast, where groundwater is often just a few feet down, drainfields are frequently built as raised mounds, and they're the part of the system most likely to fail with age.

Signs of drainfield failure

• Soggy ground or standing water over the drainfield, especially in dry weather
• Unusually green, lush grass in strips
• Slow drains throughout the house
• Sewage odor in the yard
• Alarms or backups after the tank was recently pumped

Repair vs. replacement

Some drainfields can be rejuvenated by pumping, resting, or fixing distribution issues. Most failed drainfields, however, need replacement. A replacement requires a permit and a design that meets current state rules, which may require a different size or height than the original.

What to expect

1. Evaluation and soil/site review
2. Permit application with system design
3. Removal or abandonment of the old field and installation of the new one
4. Inspection and final approval

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