Troubleshooting Articles

The Munsell guide and field procedures can help system designers make the right call when locating soil treatment areas on properties with seasonal saturation issues

Entry points from a clean-out at the outside wall of the house to an inspection port at the end of the drainfield make troubleshooting a breeze

Over time, new driveways, excavation and cosmetic grading changes can lead to overloaded drainfields

What to check when property owners complain they have sewer gas smells by a sewage ejector or grinder in the basement or by their pump tank

Here’s what to do when the pump starts but only runs for a little while or it sounds very noisy

Two main problems to look for when the septic will not stop running or keeps cycling

What to look for when the pump starts but does not deliver any effluent

Follow these steps to diagnose the problem when a septic pump will not start

When the problem with a faulty onsite system isn’t quickly obvious, there’s a good chance actions taken during installation are to blame