What if there is surfacing water on my lateral field?
What if there is surfacing water on my lateral field?
The most common cause of leaking lateral lines is leaking toilets or additions to the house such as bedrooms or bathrooms.
On older homes it can be due to a lack of maintenance on the system.
Yes, laterals systems require maintenance. NSF (National Science Foundation) suggests yearly pumping to keep your lateral field in good working order.