As long as the sewage is not surfacing in my yard or backing-up into my home, the septic system is working properly … right?
– not necessarily. Current regulations call for minimum separation from restrictive layers such as rock formations and water tables. If we put contaminants directly into the water table, or in areas where the septage will not be properly treated before it enters the water table, these same contaminants can then enter our drinking water or harm our environment. This is why we must take these factors into account, and bring these older systems up to current code, when repairing a failing system.
