Soakaway Blocked [PREMIUM – Review]

Pouring fats, oils, grease (FOG), or non-biodegradable items (wet wipes, sanitary products) into drains leading to a soakaway will cause rapid blockage. Unlike sewer systems, soakaways cannot be jet-washed easily to remove such materials.

| Consequence | Description | |-------------|-------------| | Surface Flooding | Water emerges at the lowest point (e.g., next to house foundations). | | Boggy Garden | Persistent wet areas, moss growth, and unpleasant odors. | | Structural Damage | Hydrostatic pressure against basement walls or foundation heave. | | Environmental Pollution | Untreated effluent surfacing can contaminate nearby wells or streams. | | Legal Liability | In many jurisdictions, a non-functioning soakaway for sewage is a statutory nuisance. | soakaway blocked

Step-by-Step Guide to Diagnosing and Fixing a Blocked Soakaway Pouring fats, oils, grease (FOG), or non-biodegradable items

Fit a silt trap or catchpit before the soakaway entrance to catch dirt, leaves, and grit before they reach the filtration crates. | | Boggy Garden | Persistent wet areas,

If jetting fails to resolve the issue, a CCTV drain survey is required. A flexible, waterproof camera is fed down the pipe to visually inspect the interior of the soakaway. This survey will conclusively show whether you are dealing with a pipe collapse, root intrusion, or a completely silted-up pit. Step 4: Apply Chemical Biological Treatments