Time Machine Memory Leak

Mac OS 12.2.1 (21D62)

https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/115868/where-are-time-machine-local-backups-snapshots-stored

I've had this problem in the past, but normal people will not be able to find and solve the issue. System data ~270gb on my 500gb flash storage. Backups if not left fully complete seem to store locally, this is a horrible design decision and I want to turn it off.

Sorry for the poor forum placement!

Best,

Richard Miles