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Why You Must Never Pave Over Your Septic System

A septic system must be treated with the utmost care to keep it running properly. Septic system malfunctions are often associated with improper maintenance or operation, so it's imperative to follow all septic system requirements at all times.

To keep your Northern Virginia septic system healthy, it is essential that you never pave over your system drain field, as paving materials prevent the natural evaporation of moisture. The septic system is buried just beneath the ground surface and paving over even a small portion of the system can cause severe damage. Paving over a drain field can result in inadequate soil oxygen and inadequate bacterial action, which can lead to local well and groundwater contamination.

In fact, vehicles should not drive over or park on top of septic systems either. Driving or parking over your system can lead to costly repairs or dangerous effects, including a surprise collapse. Vehicles can actually crush buried system lines or compress the leach field soils, which can lead to system failure.

For more information on proper septic system maintenance for your Northern Virginia home or business, contact SeptiCare. Based in Warrenton, Virginia, SeptiCare has been inspecting, servicing, maintaining, and repairing Woodbridge, Burke, Sterling, and other Northern Virginia septic systems since 1987.