How Do You Build A Septic Drain Field?
Building a septic drain field is time-consuming but pays off in the long run. Septic tanks last from 15 to 30 years. Unfortunately, drain fields, also known as leach fields, do not last that long. If placed in an area with good ground absorption, a drain field can last up to 10 years. Drain fields can consist of four sections 25 feet long or two sections 50 feet long. Check with your local county office and health department to determine if a permit is required or if the health department must inspect the drain field while it is being built or after it is finished. Check the soil to determine its absorption capacity. Soil tests can generally be done by the local Department of Agriculture office for a small fee. A drain field should not be placed in an area that has poor drainage. A septic drain field should be 10 feet from the home or any body of water, and 10 feet from gardens and edible plants. Dig the trenches. Each drain-field trench should be at least 3 to 4 feet wide and 3 to 4 f
