Is it possible to over-water the lawn area above the drain field?
A – Yes, if an excessive amount of water is applied to the lawn, it could saturate the ground and reduce the soil’s ability to absorb wastewater. This can result in system failure and allowing wastewater to surface on the ground or back into the house. This is also the reason that the drain field must be located away from areas where there may be concentrated storm water flows. Downspouts also cannot be emptied into the septic system and the flow from downspouts must be directed away from the system.
