Your drain field, or leach field, removes impurities in the water released by your septic tank. If it is damaged, dirty water may pool on your property and release a foul smell. To keep it functional and healthy, your drain field needs to be maintained. Below are three easy ways to protect your leach field and avoid problems that would require septic service.

How to Protect Your Drain Field

1. Reduce Water Consumption

Drain fields cannot handle significant amounts of water. They are most efficient when the soil beneath them is not saturated. As such, consider diverting water from your roof drains and drainage ditches away from your leach field. You can also lower your water consumption by having leaky pipes fixed and installing efficient plumbing fixtures. Also, avoid running appliances that use a lot of water, such as dishwashers and washing machines, at the same time.

2. Know Its Location

If you know your drain field's location, you can avoid activities that can damage it. Such damaging activities include parking or driving heavy equipment over it, planting trees and shrubs nearby, and starting a livestock or landscaping project that may disturb the soil. Also, being aware of its location lets you spot problems—such as damp soil and unpleasant odors—and call for septic service immediately.

3. Have It Cleaned

As a fail-safe, consult with septic service professionals about ways to maintain your system. Regular maintenance will cost you less than needing to schedule significant repairs. In contrast, waiting for serious septic problems can expose your family to contaminants and result in unsafe and unsanitary conditions in your home.

Let the professionals at Wright's Septic Service help keep your drain field healthy. With more than 50 years of experience, this team of experts has been providing high-quality, affordable septic service, including septic tank pumping and cleaning, to residents in and around Tomah, WI. They also offer residential drain cleaning, filter cleaning & replacement, and septic tank pumping and inspections. Their highly trained technicians will ensure EPA compliance and deliver outstanding service. Care for your septic tank and schedule an appointment by calling them at (608) 372-3615.