Describe what you can see safely from the property. The result helps you select a starting point for an assessment. A route recommendation still depends on actual levels, underground conditions and a suitable receiving area.
How the planner chooses a starting point
Potential hazards and water appearing in dry weather take priority. A shared outlet changes who can authorize work. Once those questions are settled, the planner distinguishes an old system failure, concentrated discharge, saturated ground and surface flow.