Preventing Plumbing Problems

When To Call For Emergency Septic Tank Services

17 August 2023 by Calvin Simmmons

With a septic tank system to take care of the wastewater coming from your home, there are a number of signs your system is not working properly. If your septic tank starts to fail, you can end up with sewage on your property or backup in your home. If your system becomes clogged or the tank is full, you will start to have problems with how your septic tank works. It is important to pay attention to issues with your plumbing and get the emergency septic services you need if you have wastewater backing up into your home.

You Find Standing Water That Is Wastewater

If you find standing water on your property that isn't from rain, the water could be caused by a failing septic tank system. If the water is above your leach field, it is likely that the water is sewage. When you smell an odor coming from the water, call for emergency septic tank services to figure out what is going on. A full septic tank can cause the leach field to fail, and the system may need to be replaced at this time.

You Have Sewage Backing Up

Sewage backing up into your home is always an emergency. The wastewater is full of bacteria and germs and will make a mess out of the interior of your home. The backup might be caused because your septic tank is full or there is a clog in your main sewer line that is preventing wastewater from leaving your home. If the sewage is coming into the home from more than one drain, this is a clear indicator that the issue is deep in the system.

You Notice Odors Coming from Your Drains

If you suddenly have a strong odor coming from the drains throughout your home, this can indicate a problem with your septic tank. If you can't remember when you last had your septic tank cleaned out, it's necessary to call for emergency septic tank services to have your system cleaned. The odor coming from each drain signifies that the problem is with a clog or full septic tank and will eventually cause wastewater to back up into your home.

Emergency septic tank services will identify what is going wrong with your septic tank system, clean out the tank, and make any needed repairs. Keep your septic system in good shape when you call for emergency services as needed.

Contact a professional for more information about emergency septic tank services. 

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