Septic tanks are such an important part of your home’s plumbing system. It’s vital that you keep them well-maintained and in good working order, which is done by pumping the tank every few years. If you fail to keep the tank clean, you could end up suffering from one of the septic tank problems below:
- Bad odor. If there is a bad odor of sewage coming from your lawn or property near the septic tank, it’s very likely a sign the septic tank is failing, leaking, or even damaged. The bad odor is the sewage leaking out into the ground, being absorbed up through the ground, and possibly even covering your lawn. You’ll smell the problem long before you see it!
- Wet or soggy patches of ground. If you notice that there are wet patches of ground but it hasn’t rained in a few days, it could be the result of a leaking tank. You’ll usually smell the odor of sewage before the soggy or wet patches become visible, but the wet ground will let you know there’s something seriously wrong.
- Plumbing issues. Are your sinks and toilets not draining well? You may have snaked the pipes to find the clogs but found nothing. If this is the case, it means your septic tank may be over-filled and preventing the pipes from draining properly. You’d do well to call in plumbing contractors Santa Monica to have them check out the septic tank and make sure it’s not too full.
- Can’t remember the last time you drained the tank. Think back to the last time you called in a plumber to drain the tank. If you can’t be sure but it’s definitely been more than two or three years, it’s that time again. When it comes to septic tanks, it’s better to empty them TOO MUCH than not enough.
- You’ve got heavy use ahead. Perhaps you’re expecting family to come and stay for a few weeks, or you’re planning a party. Either way, you know your septic tank is about to get a lot of use from all the extra flushing, hand washing, dish washing, and showering that will take place. Get your septic tank emptied ahead of time so you won’t have to worry about it.
Your septic tank provides a waste-disposal solution that is so vital for a clean, well-functioning house. Take steps to care for it by maintaining, servicing, and emptying it regularly. Let Ford’s Plumbers, the best plumbing contractors Santa Monica has to offer, help you keep your septic tank in tip top shape.
