Septic Failure Identification Question #17: Can lush grass be the only sign of septic failure?

Can lush grass be the only sign of septic failure?

Short Answer

Yes.

Detailed Answer

Leaking wastewater acts as fertilizer. In early stages of failure, the only visible symptom may be patches of greener, thicker, faster-growing grass above buried septic components.

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