Tanks and pipes are simply components of a system that is designed and installed for a particular site and its unique location, topography and soil makeup. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, since the effects of flooding on a septic system can sometimes be hidden from sight.Īs I’ve often noted in these blog posts, a septic system is more than a tank and a series of pipes. And now that the sun is out again, and the water seems to be gone, everything can get back to normal. Maybe we’ve temporarily evacuated during the flood or stayed put to ride it out, and suffered through not flushing or sending anything down the drain for a number of days.
It’s tempting to think that once floodwaters have receded, the absence of standing water over the septic system means that it is ready for use again.
