Septic tank owners know they need to have their tank professionally pumped every three to five years. However, there is another vital part of caring for your system you may have overlooked. If your drain field cannot absorb the waste, the entire system will fail. This is why Reliable Septic Services offers drain field restoration in Savannah, GA. If you have a septic system, you should understand the importance of this service and the purpose it serves.

The Purpose of the Drain Field

When you flush your toilet or take a shower, the waste runs out of your house into the septic tank. This buried container holds the waste long enough, so the solids settle down to the bottom and form sludge. The oil and grease float to the top, while the liquids exit the tank and run out to the drain field. The field is shallow and filled with unsaturated soil, with pipes running through that release the liquid. The soil in the field disperses the liquid and treats it, eventually turning it into harmless groundwater.

The Importance of Drain Field Restoration

The entire system relies on the ability of the drain field to accept the liquid waste and treat it. If the drain field has had too much liquid waste for too long, it can cause the area to flood. The sewage can then end up on the surface of the ground somewhere on your property, or the septic system itself will back up into toilets and faucets. Restoration turns the soil into the perfect environment for the system to function.

If you choose the right experts to maintain your septic system, you can trust it will always be in good condition and won’t fail on you. Reliable Septic Services offers everything you need, including drain field restoration and septic tank repair and pumping. Contact them at (912) 604-3088 to schedule your service, or visit them online.