Drainfield SolutionsErosion and Groundwater ProblemsFarm LandFlooding and Storm SurgesPender CountyPender County HomeownersSeptic Failures and CausesSeptic RepairsSeptic SystemsSoil and Ground Problemsby Justin Wilder
Maple Hill Septic Problems Caused by Heavy Clay Soil and Slow Drainage
Maple Hill’s dense clay soil holds water instead of letting it drain, which leads to slow absorption, tank overload, and early drain field failure. Homeowners in areas like NC-50, Maple Hill School Road, and Back Swamp Road face some of the toughest septic conditions in eastern North Carolina. Here’s how clay soil impacts your system and what you can do to avoid major repairs.
