I live in a house that is 90 yrs old. When we moved in 5 year ago we had to have septic put in. the septic leach field has a runoff piping all way around leach field and runs out back in woods. About a year ago I had heavy rain and snow run off like today and basement drain backed up. I went out back and cleaned end of pipe that runs out in woods and water receded. Same problem happen today with heavy rain so I do same thing I did last time but didn't help much. What can I do to fix this problem? Any help greatly appreciated

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what can i do to fix this problem? any help greatly appreciated

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Sounds like the leach field gets saturated with melt and rainwaterand can no longer function. You're fortunate that the installer had the foresight
To install a overflow pipe. You have no choice but to keep this line open and above any surface water. Good luck, tom