Why Problems Arise Bootleg Systems. (Systems installed after the original system failed) Construction of pool, barn, outdoor gym, deck...ect over or too near your septic system. Ground Topography changed.(You or your neighbor build something and it changes the flow of ground water to or near your septic leaching area.) Added to home, number of toilets, people living in home. (recreational property on very small lots are likely to fail due to saturation by over use or compaction of BioMat.) Flooding or unnaturally high pooling of ground water or run off due to seasonal conditions. Too many people in the house over an extended period of time. Young woman and the improper disposal of sanitary items. Improper pumping or infrequent pumping. Water softener discharge that is very high in salt content. (Salt kills the bacteria that your system needs to operate.) Distribution box failure. (collapsed) Failure of lines from house to tank. Failure of lines from tank to distribution box. Failure of distribution box. Off lot discharge line clogged or blocked These are only a few, and we add to the list periodically. MAJOR CAUSES OF FAILURE (1) IMPROPER USE a. garbage disposal. b. improper maintainance. c. too many people for system. ( over saturation) d. infrequent pumping. e. cleaning soaps, chemicals and disinfectants. Note: Once the system has failed due to one of the above reasons, you will either need to contact the Septic Surgeons or your local excavating contractor.