When was the last time you invested in Brainerd septic tank pumping for your system? Here are six signs you might be overdue for a pump:
Slow Drains Throughout the House
One clogged drain might not indicate an overloaded septic system, but multiple slow or clogged drains might be. This happens when water cannot flow easily into the system, leaving it to slowly swirl down the drain – or linger in the toilet, tub, or sink.
Unpleasant Odors
A stinky bathroom might sound normal, but it is a sign of potential problems with your septic system. That odor comes from sewage and waste material backing up in the system, leaving lingering odors to bother your family.
Sewage Backups
A sewage backup is the most serious sign of an overloaded septic system. This indicates a system is so full that waste has nowhere to go except back into the home. This problem is a cause for immediate action.
Pooling Water in Your Yard
There are two signs that water may be overflowing from your septic system and into your yard. The first is pooling water, which seems to come from nowhere. The second is abnormally lush, green grass, often caused by both the surplus of water and nutrients coming from the septic leak. Both are bad signs for your septic system.
Gurgling Noises
A gurgling noise coming from your toilet or drain is more than unsettling. It can indicate an overloaded septic system, in which air trapped by an obstruction is causing audible gurgling.
High Levels of Nitrate in Well Water
In homes with well water, high nitrate levels can indicate something is not working properly with your system. An overloaded septic system can leak into nearby groundwater, causing problems for those who use nearby wells.
If you require increasingly frequent septic tank pumping, it may indicate a more serious underlying cause. Contact your Brainerd septic tank pumping specialist to learn more about your options. For more information contact Nelson Sanitation & Rental, Inc today.
