Trees and Shrubs Bad; Grass Good
Trees and shrubs should be planted at least 10 feet away from the edges of any septic system (tank and fields).
Tree Roots Destroy Septic Systems
Tag: Septic Failure
Septic System Problems in Yorktown Heights, NY
A family in Yorktown Heights, NY was having septic system problems; their septic system was in “failure” or no longer functioning properly. A system is determined to be in failure when either the toilets and sinks do not drain properly or the waste water is puddling on the surface in the yard.