Snow and Soil Pressure on Your Septic Tank

- Thursday, January 20, 2022
Morse Engineering and Construction - Septic System in Winter

Be careful where you park your vehicle as it can cause compacted soil and snow. Ensure that there are no heavy objects in the area above where the septic system is installed. The compacted soil and snow above could reduce the insulation of your septic system. It will build pressure and solidify the septic tanks. These will impede the proper treatment and drainage of the wastewater in the draining fields.

How to deal with it?

To prevent these issues, aerate the soil around your system before the winter season arrives. Aside from that, it would be best if you cleared the snow from your septic system, but stop moving around where your system is installed.

For more information, contact Morse Engineering and Construction for more information.

Source: build-review.com