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Preventing A Frozen Septic System

Preventing A Frozen Septic SystemAnyone who deals with harsh winters and has a septic tank should know that when temperatures dip, conditions can lead to a frozen septic tank. According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the frost line can be up to 100 inches deep in northern Minnesota. Depending on the depth of septic pipes and depth of frost, your septic pipes, tank, or soil treatment system can freeze. Although most septic systems are buried deep enough underground to avoid freezing, there are elements of a septic system that can freeze.

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