Telltale Signs You Need to Repair Your Septic Tank

Septic tanks are one of the most indispensable parts of your home. A septic tank is an underground chamber where domestic wastewater collects.

If your septic tank has a problem, you may have challenges with simple tasks such as washing your hands. And you may also be posing severe health hazards to yourself and your family due to bacteria build-up and vermin.

Identifying signs that your septic tank has a problem will help you rectify the situation early enough before the problem worsens. Read on to discover the warning signs that your septic tank may have a problem and need urgent repairs.

Slow Drains

When your septic tank gets full or has sludge at the bottom, the septic tank will not actively collect wastewater from your house. Instead, water from the sinks and toilets will drain slower than usual. The sludge may rise and cause the drainage pipes to clog, making it difficult for water to drain into the septic tank.

Sometimes, slow drainage results from a clogged drain, but only of the affected section or pipe. For instance, if your toilet has a clogged drain, only the toilet will drain slowly. Consequently, if you try to unclog a filled septic tank, you will not see any changes.

Therefore, if you notice that drains in your home are draining slowly, ask an expert to check whether your septic tank is full and drain it or assist you in removing the sludge.

Wet and Colorful Drainfield

A faulty septic tank system may cause flowing wastewater to spill. A porous septic tank cannot contain wastewater resulting in water seeping from the ground creating a pool or making the drainfield damp. If you have grass in these wet areas, the grass patches may appear greener than others because sewage from the septic may act as a fertilizer.

The areas surrounding your septic tank should be dry and the same color as the rest of your yard. If you notice any anomalies, reach out to a septic technician immediately.

Unpleasant Smells

When your septic tank gets filled, has a blockage, or has a faulty plumbing vent pipe, the septic will start to produce foul odors. The remedy to the bad smell is to have the septic tank

emptied or checked for possible blocked sections. You can also have a technician extend the vent pipe or add a carbon filter that assists in regulating odors from the septic tank.

Gurgling Noises

Appliances such as toilets and faucets make splash water noises when you use them, and they stop producing such sounds when they are out of use. However, if you have faulty septic, you will hear sounds similar to a rumbling stomach when you use your plumbing appliances. When you hear gurgling sounds when using your appliances, get in touch with a technician to identify and solve the problem.

Noticeable Sewage Backup

All plumbing appliances in your house drain into your septic tank. If your septic tank is full or has a problem, drainage pipes will not be able to drain into the septic tank. Instead, wastewater will stay in the pipes until the water begins to come up.

Sewage backup on your sinks and toilets can be smelly, disgusting to look at, and expose you to health problems. When you notice any slight backup in your home, seek professional help before it gets out of hand.

A septic tank that has problems will start showing off signs such as slow drains, sewage backup, awful smells, or gurgling noises. You should not overlook these signs or attempt to solve them alone since you could trigger more damage. Contact us at Pete's Out Flow Technicians to identify and resolve all your septic tank problems.