Tips for Recognizing a Failing Septic Field?
Hi all - we’ve been noticing a strong sewage smell in our yard that comes and goes once a week for a day or so. We’re one of four small properties that are all located in very close proximity to each other, so we’re trying our best to figure out whose system is having issues. Neighbours are saying their systems are fine. Our gravity septic field/tank was installed 50 years ago. It’s just my wife and I, and everything seems to be running fine, no wet spots etc. System is pumped regularly and had very little use prior to us moving into the house (2020). Any suggestions you can provide that would help us determine if it’s our system that is failing, would be greatly appreciated. Funds are tight right now, so want to make sure we have a fairly good idea it’s our system before looking at next steps. Thanks!