El Niño, a climatic event marked by unusually warm Pacific waters, has been dominating headlines this year due to its potential for record-breaking global weather patterns. Several sources, including Scientific American and UCI News, predict that the 2023 El Niño could usher in unprecedented rainfall across various regions worldwide. Such extreme weather conditions pose distinct challenges for septic tank owners. Heavy rains can over-saturate the ground around drain fields, hindering the effective treatment of wastewater. If the drain field becomes waterlogged, it loses its ability to absorb or evaporate waste,…
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