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Visually Inspect for Standing Water — Perform Drainfield Inspection (Optional)

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Septic System Maintenance · Step 9 of 10

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The inspector uses a flashlight to illuminate the interior of the enlarged holes. The key observation is the presence of standing water within the holes, specifically noted as being at least 12 inches deep in several locations. This standing water indicates that the drain field is oversaturated and failing to properly absorb and disperse wastewater into the surrounding soil.

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