No one wants to wake up and find backed up sewage in their toilets, sinks and bathtubs. A septic emergency is not only disgusting and inconvenient, it can be very expensive. Although not all septic emergencies can be prevented, there are often signs that can warn you of a possible problem with your system. Here are a few signs that can help you recognize a septic issue before it becomes a major septic emergency.
Slow Drains
If you have one slow drain in your home, it is most likely a plumbing problem with that particular drain. However, if you have several drains that are slow, especially on the lowest level of the house, call your septic professional. There could be an issue with your septic system that is causing the slow drainage. If not fixed, you could wake up to a nasty sewage back up into your home.
Watch Your Drain Field
Your drain or leach field is a good indicator of possible problems with your septic system. If water or sewage is pooling in your drain field or there is a foul odor, this can be a sign there are issues with your septic. Ignoring this could end up causing a septic emergency and can even end in a complete septic failure.
Odor and Wet Spots
It is not just your drain field that should be watched for signs of septic issues in your outdoor area. Any wet spots in your lawn or rotten, sewage odors can be a sign of a problem. Sewer pipes under your yard can crack, break or become blocked, causing problems. These wet areas and odor can alert you to an issue below the surface of your yard.
At the first sign of any septic issues, call your local septic service company. It is almost always less expensive to have a septic repaired before it becomes a major septic emergency.
Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 873-7934
