Septic pumping is an essential part of septic tank maintenance. It’s a dirty job, but the tank will overflow if it doesn’t get done, and costly repairs will follow. Luckily, one doesn’t have to do this themselves. But they do need to call a septic pumping service to do this if any of the following situations arise.
- Standing Water in The Yard
When water pools around the septic tank or the drainfield, act fast. Standing water is a sure sign of an overfilled septic tank. Get it pumped ASAP to avoid damage to the drainfield.
- The Yard Smells Funny
Step outside and give the air a whiff. Does it smell like raw sewage? It shouldn’t. Septic tanks contain a lot of nasty stuff, but they should never smell. If they do, they need pumping.
- Slow-Flowing Drains
Does it take longer for drains to release water? One slow-flowing drain might be a clogged pipe, but multiple drains taking their time to remove water is a sign it’s time to have the tank pumped and cleaned.
- The Yard Is Greener Around the Septic Tank
What’s wrong with a green yard? Nothing unless that only part that’s green is along the septic line. If this is the case, the tank is probably leaking, which isn’t good at all. The septic tank is fertilizing the lawn.
- Sewage Backs Up in Household Drains
Raw sewage has no place in a house. If someone flushes the toilet and another drain spits sewage water, the tank is due for septic pumping service now!
