1. Drain Clogs
Clogged drains are a common indicator of septic problems, as well as being one of the most common problems homeowners face.
A clogged drain is caused by a number of things:
- An obstruction in the line caused by a buildup of pressure between the object and the inner circumference of the pipe. An example is a diaper stuck in the drain line. There is simply too much diaper to fit through the line at once!
- An obstruction caused by a buildup of material at the location of an imperfection in the pipe. The imperfection could fall into a number of different categories.
- An intrusion (barb, pipe fragment, root) in the pipe which may catch debris.
- A belly in the pipe, where the slope of the pipe is so little that gravity no longer carries waste debris away.
- A collapsed or separated sewer line – this may go unnoticed for longer than most people think. Over time, the sewer line may collapse entirely. Learn about our trenchless pipe repair to find out how to reduce your repair costs by thousands of dollars.
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2. Sewage Backup
A sewage backup is when odorous black water appears in your drain, bathtub, or toilet. There is a problem somewhere in your septic tank, its components, or drainfield.
A septic tank expert should be called IMMEDIATELY for a septic tank pumping service. On the other hand, you may need sewer cleaning services if your toilets are connected to a municipal sewer system.
3. Standing Ground Water Near Septic Tank
Standing ground water in a concentrated area that has a hard time draining is a sign your drainfield is not functioning properly, is leaking, or your septic tank is backing up and leaking. Schedule a septic tank cleaning and inspection immediately after seeing ground water around your septic tank.
4. Bad Odors
5. Patch of Overly Green Grass
A patch of overly green grass is usually a sign sewage is leaking from your septic tank or drainfield. This causes grass in that area to be over fertilized and become more lush and green than the rest of your yard.