Extra plant growth near the leaching bed may be a sign the bed contains organic material or may be saturated.

Brown or burnt patches in grass over leaching bed may indicate the system is too full. 

The "scent" of sewage odors in sump pit or in the drains in the house is also an indicator that the system is full. 

If the leaching bed is often wet and soggy, or if the pipes are clogged, there may be too much water in the system, indicating improper drainage. 

If those telltale sewage odors are coming from the leaching bed area, the solids in the system are not being broken down sufficiently, the effluent isn't draining, and the pipes may be clogged. 

Black or oily bubbling on the surface is an indication of extremely serious problems, including improper breakdown of solids and other drainage problems. 

If waste water is backing up in the house, check for clogged pipes, excessive water and improperly broken down solids.

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• Turn on your bathroom's ventilating fan before you turn on the shower. After you're done showering, leave the fan on for 5-10 minutes to rid the room of excess moisture. Mold spores live off moisture and need it to survive and grow. 
• Make sure the fan vents moisture outdoors instead of inside crawl spaces where mold can flourish. 
• Make sure you don't have any leaky faucets or plumbing in your bathroom. If you're taking these precautions yet still see mold, there could be a leak in the pipes behind your walls. In this case, mold may have spread to inner surfaces, so call a professional for assistance. 
• Don't leave wet towels lying on the bathroom floor. Hang towels up to dry after a shower and leave the bathroom door open so any remaining moisture can evaporate. 
• Clean the bottom side of your bath mat at least once a week. Since moisture will build up under the mat, it's often one of the first places where mildew starts to grow and can go unseen for some time.