Why You Should Install an Indoor Septic Tank Alarm

August 9th, 2018 Posted in Septic System
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Do you have an indoor septic tank alarm? If you have a gravity system, you may not need one. Gravity does a great job of emptying your septic tank as needed. As long as you have regular service and inspections to determine when your tank needs to be pumped, you should not have a problem. However, other systems that rely on pumps to push waste out should have an alarm to let you know when there is a problem.

Mound or uphill systems require mechanisms to push waste out of your septic tank as needed. If something should fail or there is a blockage, the tank can quickly become full. If not corrected, the tank will overflow, causing a backup of sewage into your home or business. This can cause extensive damage and cost plenty in cleanup and repairs.

An indoor septic tank alarm alerts you to when the septic tank on your property is at dangerous levels. There can be many reasons the alarm goes off – you may have had excessive use or a piece of equipment is not working as it should. Whatever the cause, the alarm lets you know that there is a problem. Having it installed indoors will let you know as soon as possible when you need to investigate an issue with your septic system.

While it is possible for an alarm to sound when there is not an overflow, this is unlikely. In most cases, if your septic alarm goes off, you should call your local septic service company for an inspection. This can help mitigate the problem before it becomes a septic failure or backup that can cost you much more in repairs.

Posted on behalf of:
Seagraves Plumbing Sewer & Septic
4980 Plant Atkinson Rd SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(494) 792-2221

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What to Do if Your Septic Alarm Goes Off

October 8th, 2017 Posted in Septic System Maintenance
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Many septic systems are equipped with a septic alarm to alert the owner if there is a problem. However, many homeowners may not even realize they have an alarm until it goes off. While there are many different types of septic alarms with many different features, one of the basic alarms is to alert you when the septic system is not able to handle the amount of waste water coming in. Here is what you should do if this alarm goes off and what it could mean.

When a septic alarm triggers, it is often due to high water within the system. This means the pump is unable to process the amount of water coming in. This could be due to several issues, including:

  • Too much waste water going down the drains for the system to handle
  • If your septic system is on a timer, too much water for the period has entered the septic system
  • Excess water from other sources is finding its way into your septic system, i.e. a groundwater leak into your system

The first thing to do when this alarm goes off is to stop putting any water down the drain. Cease all water activities in the house, including using toilets, showers, sinks, washers, etc. If you don’t, you will most likely have a septic backup headed your way.

In some cases, your septic system was just overloaded and needs to catch up. If you were using a large amount of water prior to the alarm, try not using drains in your home for a few hours. Also, check your circuit breaker to make sure that it did not trip the alarm. However, if nothing was out of the ordinary, it is time to call your septic professional to find out what the problem is within your system.

Posted on behalf of:
Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
2120 McDaniels Bridge Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 736-8283

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