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Septic Failure Identification Question #61 – Visual Indicators #11: Why are there bright green stripes in my lawn?

Why are there bright green stripes in my lawn?

Short Answer

The location of buried septic lines may be influencing vegetation growth.

Detailed Answer

Wastewater moving through underground pipes can fertilize grass directly above those pipes, creating visible stripes or bands.

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