Failure is rarely silent; the symptoms usually manifest visibly on the surface or within the plumbing system.
⚠️ discharge raw sewage into a soakaway – illegal and dangerous. Only treated septic effluent or rainwater. failed soakaway
Identifying a failure early can save you thousands in repair costs. Look out for these red flags: Failure is rarely silent; the symptoms usually manifest
No standing water, no wet spots 24–48 hours after heavy rain, no odours. Failure is rarely silent
Replacing old stone pits with modern plastic crates increases the "void ratio," allowing the system to handle much larger volumes of water.