Septic Components: Cleanout
"Cleanouts" are pipes running from a septic system up to ground surface, to facilitate "snaking," jet cleaning and other maintenance and trouble-shooting tasks. Usually this above-ground access pipe is found at the beginning of a septic system - in between the house and the septic tank.
Cleanouts are usually located near the house, and can give you a general idea on which side of the house your septic tank is located if you do not have that information.
Problem:
Sewage is backing up out of the cleanout.
Solution:
This usually indicates a blockage somewhere between the house plumbing fixtures and the tank. The tank inlet sanitary "T" could also be blocked with solids, not allowing sewage to flow into the tank.
