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Criteria for defining septic system failure: this septic system inspection and test article discusses the Definition of Septic System Failure - septic system failure criteria - the types of septic system failure in the drain field, leach field, seepage bed, or similar component. We list the causes of each type of septic component failure, and list the septic component failure criteria or in other words what conditions are defined as "failure"? Also see SEPTIC FAILURE SIGNS: what can we see that indicates a septic system is failing, Septic Failure Causes in our septic inspection online book, and see SEPTIC DRAINFIELD LOCATION: how to find the septic drain field or leaching bed. InspectAPedia tolerates no conflicts of interest. We have no relationship with advertisers nor with topics or services discussed at this website.© Copyright 2012 InspectAPedia.com, All Rights Reserved. Information Accuracy & Bias Pledge is at below-left. Use page top links to major topics or use links at the left of each page to navigate within topics and documents at this website. Green links show where you are in a document series or at this website. Onsite Waste Disposal System Septic System Failure CriteriaHow can you distinguish between a blocked pipe, a septic tank that needs pumping, and a clogged drainfield that needs replacement? This is an important question as it distinguishes between relatively low cost maintenance or repair task and a costly septic leach field replacement. We also discuss what can be planted over and near a septic drainfield and what should be avoided. Massachusetts Title 5 lists specific failure criteria and serves as a good model for septic inspections anywhere. 
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For details see CESSPOOL FAILURE CRITERIA. Soil Absorption System Failures (leach fields, drain fields, seepage pits)
FAILURE CRITERIA - Soil Absorption System Failure Criteria - Drainfield Failure StandardsSince homeowners may receive vague advice about the condition of their septic system, here we present specific failure criteria for septic systems. For alternative septic system designs or advanced septic systems using more specialized equipment, a failure of that equipment is more often a needed repair than a total system failure. The most basic definition of septic system failure would be a septic system that will no longer treat and dispose of septic effluent. A "blocked" septic system may or may not be a "failed" system - it depends on the cause of blockage. Is it a blocked pipe, a clogged septic filter, or is the drainfield saturated and no longer accepting effluent? Here are some of the specific criteria that can reliably be taken to describe a failed or non-functional septic system:
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