However, adding dye to a system to verify an already-suspected problem can be helpful.
Let’s use an example of a septic system that’s located in a low area where rainwater runoff accumulates. If the area over or around the drainfield has standing water, adding dye could verify if that water is from the rain or the septic system.
Or, if it is uncertain if some facilities in the home are connected to the system (if bathrooms were added to the house, etc.), we occasionally insert different colors of dye down each facility to see if they enter the tank.
Rely On Full Inspections Instead Of Dye Tests
If you really want to know the workability of your septic system, a full inspection should be performed. This is the only type of inspection in which the lids are opened and the tank pumped, making it more likely to catch potential problems than a visual inspection.
Need to schedule a septic tank inspection? Please call us at (210) 698-2000 (San Antonio) or (830) 249-4000 (Boerne) or contact us online to schedule an appointment.
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