If you are new to the septic tank world, not familiar with septic tank systems or even have purchased/own a home with a septic tank system and are not use to some of the terminology used such as “Leach Field”, you have come to the right place as we are about to dive into what some of this terminology means starting with the term, “Leach Field.
You may have heard “Leach Field” when you have contacted your local professional septic tank servicing company, such as Kardell Septic & Excavating, LLC and have thought to yourself, “what on earth is a Leach Field?”. This is not uncommon for a lot of customers to not know what this is but in short, it’s a major component of the septic tank system that acts as a disposal filter for organic material. Now, it’s important to understand that not all septic tank systems or homes that have existing septic tanks have leach fields, but it will be important for you to ask your local septic tank professional, so you have a better understanding of your system.
Let’s get more specific about how Leach Fields’ work? Leach Fields are comprised of a system of pipes that are under the surface of the earth with perforations in the pipes and the pipes run adjacent to your septic tank. After the contaminants and liquid waste coming from your home enter your septic tank and have broken down by the bacteria in your septic tank, it will then flow into the leach field. As the liquid waste travels through the perforated pipes, it will escape out of the perforated openings of the pipes and integrate into the ground. The liquid waste that escapes the pipes will then be naturally filtered by the soil. This would be the main reason as to why you would want/need a leach field system for your septic tank system as this is the best way to efficiently remove and manage the liquid waste being pumped from the septic tank.
I am confident that an eyebrow raised when you read “liquid waste” has left your septic tank and GOES INTO THE GROUND and were probably immediately concerned about smell or actually seeing this “liquid waste”. Let me put your thoughts at ease and remind you that all of this is well underground and should not affect your daily living. Leach fields are usually buried anywhere from 18 to 36 inches deep. They also are around 1 to 3 feet wide and can run up to 100 feet long. If you need multiple leach fields depending on your septic tank system, you may need a few leach fields separated about 6 feet apart from each other. Don’t worry, your local septic tank professional will be able to take care of all the logistics of your leach field. Also, the system is designed in a way as to ensure there is no smell present as your septic tank system is working with the Leach Fields.
While not all septic tank systems have Leach Fields, they are still a very important and most of the time necessary component of a septic tank system. If this article has in anyway intrigued you more about, you’re your current system or if you are deciding to put in a septic tank system don’t hesitate to contact your local professional septic tank servicing company, Kardell Septic & Excavating, LLC to learn more. Who knows, maybe a Leach Field is already in your backyard, and you didn’t even know. After learning more about what they are and the purpose that they serve, I know I would want to know. Call Today!
