Repair / Maintain Your Septic Drain Field: Drain Field FAQ

Using Septic Drainer to maintain or repair your septic drain field can prevent, restore and maintain your drain field system! Check out our Septic Drainer septic drain field FAQ and get answers to how to use our product, and how it can work for you. It’s easy to order Septic Drainer and get started today, or contact us at (518) 812-0000 for more information, and check our client video testimonials here!

Septic System FAQ #1- CAN I POUR SEPTIC DRAINER DIRECTLY IN MY SEPTIC TANK?

Answer: No, it’s better to apply Septic Drainer directly in the drain lines by accessing the “Distribution Box”. The Distribution Box is usually about 10’ off the septic tank. If there is no Distribution Box simply use a hose about 15’-20’ long and insert the hose in the outgoing line (effluent line) from the tank to the drain field and pour the product using the hose with a funnel. It may be better to dig up the outgoing line to the drain field and install a clean out for future access. (All very easy and common practice.)

Septic System FAQ #2- CAN I APPLY SEPTIC DRAINER WITH A BACTERIA TREATMENT?

Answer: Yes you can. Septic Drainer is applied in the drain field while the bacterium is applied in the septic tank.

Septic System FAQ #3- HOW LONG DOES SEPTIC DRAINER TAKE TO WORK?

Answer: The normal time is about three weeks, but could take longer or shorter depending on the system failure. In some cases because of hydraulic loading of ground water, a system may never drain completely. But it will not back-up with regular maintenance and an application of Septic Drainer every six months.

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Recognizing The Last Stage of Septic System Failure

Posted on November 11, 2019September 10, 2025 by Brendan Manley

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The last stage of septic system failure is when the rotting sewage creates hydrogen sulfide gas which erodes concrete. That’s why you’ll often see an eroded distribution box when you dig up a failed system.

It is a widely know fact that the rotting sewage that creates Hydrogen Sulfide gases erodes concrete Distribution boxes and Septic Tanks.

Today, distribution boxes and septic tanks are made out of plastic, so if you find your distribution box eroded, just replace it, flush out your drain pipes and add four gallons of Septic Drainer evenly in your drain lines. Septic Drainer is a soil conditioner that opens soil that no longer drains. To learn more go to www.septicdrainer.com

Steps to Take

Keeping your system’s biological processes healthy is achieved using our Bio-Septic Boost. Bio-Septic Boost is an all-natural compound that stimulates the biological activity of natural bacteria by 30%-40%.

We recommend to maintain your septic system is to have your entire system pumped and inspected. Call or email your professional today to get on their schedule. Be sure to ask upfront for a written report with photos of all your structures.

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The Top Four Signs of Drain Field Failure

Posted on February 28, 2019January 20, 2026 by Mark Reynolds

Hey, it’s Mark Reynolds here, to teach you how to diagnose whether your septic drain field has failed. There are typically clear signs of septic drain field failure. Once you understand these, you’ll be better prepared to take action in the event of septic system failure.

These are the four most common signs of septic drain field failure:

1.) Sluggish outside house drains

2.) Foul odors outside

3.) Saturated Leach Fields

4.) Liquid sewage running back to your tank after pumping

It is estimated that 25% of all septic leach fields have failed, or are failing, as we speak. So that begs the question: When was the last time you had your septic system pumped? When was the last time you performed preventative maintenance? You may be long overdue for a system overhaul.

We have a saying in the septic business: If your septic system is telling you it’s time to pump, your leach field is in failure mode. Don’t wait until your leach field reaches this critical stage. Take a proactive approach now and save thousands in leach field repair costs later.

Order Septic Drainer and Bio-Septic Boost today to keep your system working as it should! Our complete care package is the ideal solution for all septic systems.

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Water Softeners and Septic Systems

Posted on October 29, 2017February 14, 2023 by Mark Reynolds

Hey, it’s Mark Reynolds here, to talk about water softeners and the salt brine that discharges into your septic system.

Water softeners are whole-house filtration systems that remove calcium and magnesium from your water supply through a process called ion exchange. These are the same minerals that cause water hardness and its negative effects in your home. Unfortunately the byproduct of the process is sodium, which can cause septic issues.

It’s a little-known fact that salt can affect the performance of your septic system’s drain field. When salt combines with the soil, especially in clay soil, it binds up causing Hard Pan, preventing liquid percolation. This condition is called hard pan soil. The average homeowner discharges 56 pounds of sodium in a septic system’s drain field per year. Water softeners will further add to the sodium problem.

Adding a soil conditioner like Septic Drainer prevents hard pan soil conditions, as well septic drain field failure from hard pan soil. So if you have a water softener, we recommend adding a gallon of Septic Drainer to your toilet or tank. This will offset the additional sodium released into your septic system, keeping your drain field working just as it should.

Visit www.septicdrainer.com and Bio-Septic Boost or call 518-812-0000

Thank you,
Mark Reynolds

Septic System Repair: Signs That It’s Time For Action

Posted on June 10, 2016February 15, 2023 by

septic system repair products Having a septic system on your property is an efficient way to deal with waste, but septic systems need regular septic drain field maintenance in order to prevent septic system repair problems. If you have a septic system, septic drain field maintenance is something you just can’t go without.

The following is a list of common signs that you need maintenance and/or septic system repair:

Can you barely stand to be in your backyard because of the smell? Foul or unpleasant odors surrounding your system means it’s time for scheduled maintenance.
When your septic tank is full, you may find that your toilets are backed up and won’t seem to flush, no matter how many times you plunge them.
If it’s been a few years since you had septic maintenance done, you should put this on your to-do list. Homeowners should generally have their system tended to every three to five years. You should do this even if it appears to be working fine.
Small puddles of water throughout your yard or an abundance of smelly water surrounding the tank might indicate a problem.

If you’ve put off septic system maintenance, don’t wait any longer. Order Septic Drainer’s Maintenance kit to get your septic system back in working order and prevent more costly septic system repair. Also check out another of our great products, Bio-Septic Boost!