A Study in Soil

When called on to diagnose a septic system problem during a pump-out, a strong knowledge of soil structure will make you a better drainfield detective.
A Study in Soil

QUESTION: Why is understanding soils important?

ANSWER: The first question I received when I started writing this column referred to fine, sandy soils and how they react when septic tank effluent is applied.

Since then I have had the opportunity to visit several areas of the...

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