The liquid flows down into the drain field, which is made up of pipes with holes buried in gravel or sandy trenches. In the drain field, the liquid spreads out into the soil.

Tree roots may even be the cause of drainage issues or pipe damage. ... Leach field replacement costs between $1,000 and $5,000 whereas replacing leach lines cost between $20 and $45 per linear foot.

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