Many people don’t realize it, but your septic tank is one of your home’s most vital parts, yet it is also the most overlooked. Maybe because it’s out of sight, out of mind but without proper maintenance, it can turn into a potentially expensive problem. Your septic tank not only is a resting place for your wastewater so the bacteria in it can help break it down, but it also stores the undigested solid waste for future removal from your home.
Without proper care and maintenance, your septic tank can become a very costly project to undertake if not taken care of correctly over time. What exactly are you looking for when searching for signs of malfunctioning/dying septic tanks? Here are a couple of things that you need to be on the lookout for.
Unpleasant Smells
As with anything that may be malfunctioning, when your
septic tank needs maintenance, you’ll begin to smell a foul odor coming from areas that house pipes (toilets, pipes, sinks, and drains, etcetera) as well as outdoors around the place where your tank is located, then that may be a clear sign that you need to have your tank pumped. Those gases are a clear indication of a need to have your septic tank pumped and emptied before a more significant issue occurs.
Pools Of Standing Water
Lots of lawns have uneven areas that may house a small amount of standing water. However, suppose you notice that this water is green and marsh-like around your septic tank’s site. In that case, you may have a leak in your tank, it’s overflowing, or even has a blockage, and that will need to be taken care of by a licensed professional like the ones at Magic Rooter.
Slow Drainage In your Pipes
A straightforward way to find out if it’s time to have your septic tank pumped is a simple one: check the speed at which the water goes down the drain. If your toilet bowl is slow to drain or has a weak flush, then that is a clear sign that it may be time for servicing your tank. Even issues that you view as minor such as a regularly clogging toilet, can be an indicator that there is a bigger, underlying problem at hand.
The Color Of Your Grass
The old saying goes that there can be too much of a good thing, and the same can be said for your lawn. Just like the standing water issue, if you notice the grass is LITERALLY greener than the other parts of your yard, that’s a clear indicator that the grass is getting more than the required nutrients from the soil in the form of waste materials overflowing from your septic tank.
Appearance Of Raw Sewage
Suppose you’ve gotten to the point where all of the previous steps were unfortunately ignored, and you’ve noticed the backup of raw sewage into your home via your sinks, bathtubs, and anywhere where your pipes are connected. Having raw sewage is not only a messy situation but extremely dangerous to you and your family. At this point, it becomes imperative that you take care of the problem IMMEDIATELY because your health is on the line.
We understand that determining what could be wrong in your home is a chore, but with proper maintenance of your home’s septic tank every two to three years, many of these problems will cease to exist. If you find yourself at the end of one of the issues listed above, don’t hesitate to contact the Magic Rooter professionals! We can set up an appointment, provide you with a competitive rate, and ensure our work is second to none in the Tupelo area.
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