how to fix your septic tank drain field

[@Johnny-rj9on]

I think it's incredible that a channel dedicated to septic tanks has almost 20k followers. Well done.

[@michaelslayton6611]

I am a certified NAWT septic inspector and can tell you that one of the primary reasons drain fields fail is because of a lack of oxygen (anaerobic environment) in the drain field. Worms will not survive in your drain field because there is no oxygen. It is also very doubtful that they could eat through the sludge that is a thick, slimy coating (called biomat) that is clogging your drain field. The biomat is covered in wastewater so the worms would need to somehow move down through the wastewater and digest the biomat while not getting any oxygen.

[@srharris88]

Im still trying to learn about septic systems, with a clogged leach field is there any remedy other than replacement?

[@lloydreiss4358]

How can I repair a septic tank drainfield

[@Seriouslydave]

Tubifex worms?

[@markallen6433]

There shouldn't be an anaerobic environment in the drain field... If you keep things running well, the worms should be fine.

[@geoh7777]

4:38 "How do drain field worms work?" Really great. They thrive on all of the bleach, toilet cleaners (acids), and other cleaning products dumped into the septic system on a daily or semi-daily basis and which caused the problem to begin with, namely killed the organisms that were eating up the solid wastes in the septic tank. BTW worms are organisms too. The fundamental problem is that people who live in a home served by a septic tank and drain field/seepage pit can't see underground and don't know or care what needs to be done in regard to putting only "quality" wastes down the drain into the waste system (no bleach etc.). Such people (I am just as guilty in this) act exactly as if they are on a municipal sewer system.

[@carmenrivera9187]

And how do you get rid of the wormsor do they become a second problem with the drainfield pipes full of worm do they die or come out just asking.

[@jasonredepenning]

Drainfield portals

[@tjaycossack6548]

Water jetting does not work as illustrated. The jet shoots *backwards* not forward. So it does not compact the grease/sludge

[@MarkDiSciullo]

Exactly...just had it done to our field. It was amazing to see how well the water jetting worked.

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

Here in Alaska where the mean annual temperature is just above freezing, a drain field typically lasts 40 years, and then needs to be replaced.

[@SepticTankTV]

Wow

[@rfreeman057]

Snake Oil! Worms need oxygen to live. Tank is anaerobic.

[@michaelfitzsimmons2796]

So how do the worms get out? Won't the worms cause a new problem?

[@MrNateFields]

The worms will die in your drain field and turn to dust particles that leach out and acts as fertilizer

[@jasonredepenning]

I heard you can get them out through drainfield portals. Also they are a delicacy in China.

[@VictorMaxol]

Worm holes.

[@MarkDiSciullo]

Where does the worm poop go? Unfortunately, it does NOT work the way it's illustrated here. Whatever the worms eat, just gets pooped right back out. There isn't any reduction in waste. Now if they said the worms were there to aerate the clogs and the drain field soil, I would believe that. But the waste in the tank will not decrease because of the worms.

[@gunslinger10mm]

The Worms take a break and leave the System and this causes a long line at the Worm Outhouse

[@jsof2]

Surely it would take months for the worms to get into the drain-field part of the system and then clear it.

[@rolandsmalls8886]

Wow mind blown!🤯

[@marcusm663]

Wow, nice one. Unfortunately for me, this is not the first youtube channel to give me worms.

[@SepticTankTV]

Sorry to hear that

[@dirtdeals]

I initially upvoted this video until the worms came in lol

[@spiketaterman5181]

I don't believe any of this, but "Drain Field Worms" is a great name for a punk rock band....or they could open for "Fat, Sludge and Grease".

[@nicholasarroyo7497]

Hello I have a problem with my drain field and it is my first house I bought in 2021 so trying to understand how my septic works, well my drain field is watery smudgy and even has sludge and dark blue waste raising wondering how I can stop that if u have any information that can help me please reach out to me thanks

[@chickadeeacres3864]

So the lesson here, is get your tank pumped regularly every 3-5 yrs depending on how many people live there. And it would take several gallons of bleach at one dumping to have any kind of permanent affect on anaerobic bacteria. I've never heard of "drainage worms" only red wigglers that live in compost.

[@bradreading7122]

Thank you! This is exactly right. Ive owned and operated a septic tank pumping business for 35 years and you would not believe how many people call me AFTER its too late. If they just would have pumped the tank on the health dept. recommended schedule of 3 to 5 years they would never have had a problem.

[@jacifrankie9893]

​@@bradreading7122I have a question if you don't mind answering. I'm noticing a bright green patch of grass where In assuming it's the drain field. Today I see mushroom growing in spots in the patch. Is this indicative of a leak?

[@donhardy9248]

@@jacifrankie9893 Not necessarily. Mushrooms need moisture, and while a clogged leach field can lead to excessive moisture, even a properly functioning field provides enough percolation for greener grass and mushrooms.

[@jacifrankie9893]

@@donhardy9248 Thank you!

[@titchglover2601]

its like you are telling a bed time story. I nearly fell asleep.

[@blueinternet4336]

So how do you get rid of the worms

[@kencleg7721]

Bait ?

[@jasonredepenning]

Now I'm gonna have nightmares

[@dvfd12]

What happens when the worms die?

[@carbonfootprint3635]

Will the growing worm population not sometimes back up into the house? because the bigger ones can't go through the drsin feild holes

[@SepticTankTV]

Nah. Worms love the deep dark surrounds of poo

[@lindahowell5704]

WHERE DO YOU GET THE WORMS. ARE THEY JUST REGULAR WORMS?

[@SepticTankTV]

They are organic red worms that we sell

[@paularudolph6392]

WTF did I just watch.....

[@coyotemartinez4203]

Where can I purchase this?

[@SH66667]

Main reason drainage fields fail is because ground water levels rise above the pipes and instead of waste water seeping out into the soils the ground water seeps into your tank.

[@SepticTankTV]

Great comment

[@jbull7126]

so wouldn't the worms also end up in your toilets ?

[@simplyamazing880]

Most septic systems and anaerobic so a worm cannot live with no oxygen.

[@Seriouslydave]

there are already worms in septic tanks

[@djtutty76]

That is not how jetting works. This is false. I knew this was going to turn into a sales pitch

[@plockster57]

The jetter shoots water backwoods.

[@damianpokoj1065]

You could also ask UFO people to fix the drainage field for you.....

[@johnpower8356]

I put nothing down my kitchen sink drain, i wipe greasey pans off with paper towels, real dirty dishes i hose off outside, and of course im only 1 person, no others, less tenants is better, use as little bleach and cleaners as possible, although we have to use some, and what about adding bacteria? Some say that works

[@SepticTankTV]

Great reply

[@TheLolacat1]

ive heard most will drown..

[@mokenisuapilimai]

Now u have a worm problem

[@shannonsmith148]

Scam

[@geoh7777]

Worms are a scam considering that the chlorine etc. in the contaminated wastes in the clogged drain field pipes is poison to them. Jetting may help if the jet water (plus extra water) is allowed to flush wastes back out of the pipes and the wastes to be collected and disposed of. Unfortunately, that kind of operation is not the simplest to arrange, tkes time, and thus is costly and may not be done thoroughly (contractors rush to "complete" the job). Also, the soil around the drain field pipes is contaminated with chlorine etc. also.

[@skypiev4438]

I got so excited then I seen other information stating this is a scam. First of all, worms can’t breath in water. Second of all they can’t get into the drain field. Ugh.

[@MrGrandure]

Better off selling the house and getting something on sewer

[@jeannelange4820]

You have an excellent point there!!! I have been in my house since 1967, never any problems until about 8 years ago. Got a new system at the cost of thousands of dollars and about 5 years and we start having problems. The person that installed it doesn’t appear to know anything to do except the remedy that costs thousands of dollars. Two old people have no idea what to do other than sign the checks. A real bummer!

[@MrGrandure]

@@jeannelange4820 I feel your pain. The wife and I just put our house on the market. This will be someone else's head ache.

[@everforexcanada5663]

image the worms go back to tolit

[@Harpadzo]

LOL No. You will have dead worms that cannot breath in your tank. They do not eat grease and chemicals. LOL

[@cousinles80]

Is this a joke?

[@stfuliberal]

LMFAO