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Thinking about planting a garden over your septic leach field? Learn why it's risky and how Northwest Ohio homeowners can protect their septic systems.

Garbage disposals may be convenient, but they can be harmful to septic systems. Food waste, grease, and slow-decomposing materials like pasta, rice, coffee grounds, and potato peels can increase sludge buildup, disrupt beneficial bacteria, and raise the risk of drain field failure.