Sometimes it is not what goes into your septic system that can cause problems. Mother Nature can also do harm to your system with torrential downpours, hail and deep freezes. While most homeowners with septic systems prepare for the freezing weather during the winter, not everyone considers what those heavy rain storms can do to their drain field and septic system.
Your drain field is only designed to handle so much water at a time. Your distribution box carefully distributes water evenly throughout the field so it can absorb into the drainage soil. Unfortunately, when a heavy rain storm hits, this can push water, and the effluent, back into the septic tank. As the drain field floods, so may your septic tank. If the tank is already fairly full, this excess water can push sewage back up toward your home and cause a sewer backup in your drains.
A sewer backup can be very expensive. Not only will your plumbing be unusable, it can cause water and mold damage in your home. If sewage overflows into your home, this can be a health hazard and needs specialized cleanup to ensure that your home is sanitized for safety. You also may need repairs to your drain field and septic system.
To prevent problems during the spring, summer and fall storms, preventative maintenance is required for your septic system. Before the rainy season hits in your region of the country, have your septic system inspected. If your septic tank is over half full, it may be beneficial to have it pumped as a precaution. Allowing extra room for those flooding waters can prevent the possibility of a sewer backup into your home.
Posted on behalf of:
Septic Service Pro, LLC
Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30334
(678) 292-8728
