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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Wet Spots In The Yard: Prevent Them With Simple Septic System Maintenance

Posted on November 1, 2013February 16, 2023 by

Ever notice there are wet spots in your yard during or after a heavy rain, or after your septic system has had a lot of use?

Those wet spots are usually because your septic drain field is not draining properly. Over time a layer of soil forms, which is called hard pan. Hard pan is formed from combining sodium and soil, which later causes septic failures. There are a couple things you can do to repair your septic drain field:

One is simple septic system maintenance. Just add Septic Drainer directly in the drain field after pumping and cleaning out your drain field pipes.

The other potential method is spending a lot of money replacing your septic system. Is that the way you want to go?

Septic Drainer is a not a bacteria-based product! It is designed to work on repairing drain field soil conditions and it really works, including taking care of those wet spots in your yard! Order online or give us a call at 518-812-0000!

Also, be sure to check out another of our great products, Bio-Septic Boost! It’s an effective companion to our Septic Drainer product and an important part of our overall septic system care package.