Is it Time for a Sewage Cleanup? Indicators That Your Septic Tank is Backed Up
Kennon Petrini • September 28, 2019
Your septic tank is a complex system built to make your life easier. On occasion, though, it makes life a lot more difficult. As the tank is generally buried underground, you don’t often see any problems for yourself — at least, not firsthand. When there is a problem, your septic tank will produce a few warning signs. It’s your job, as a homeowner, to pay attention to these warning signs and do something about the problem before it worsens.
When your septic tank backs up, it’s time to schedule sewage cleanup. If you don’t, the mess and contamination will threaten your home and cause illness and infection for everyone there. Do not risk your health or property. Instead, speak with a local restoration company today.
Signs of Impending Septic Tank Troubles
If you’re able to quickly identify septic tank problems, you can avoid a serious issue. However, when even a small problem goes unnoticed, it can become a big issue before long. You see, raw sewage is extremely dangerous. It contains bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can affect your life and health extensively. Even your pets are in danger.
Learn the signs of impending septic tank trouble and act fast when they occur.
- Strange Sounds – Septic tank concerns often present themselves in the form of strange gurgling noises. These sounds typically stem from within the bathroom when you flush the toilet or run water in the sink. It’s a sign that your tank is full and ready to leak back into the drain.
- Slow Drainage – If all the drains in your home have slowed considerably in the past few days, it’s generally a sign of an impending sewage backup. The water and waste have nowhere to go and are getting stuck in the line.
- Flushing Trouble – Your toilet is directly connected to the septic tank, so when you flush, the water and waste are deposited immediately. If your toilet won’t flush properly, then the septic tank may be clogged or backing up already.
- Disgusting Odors – Sewage produces foul odors that can make you sick. For the most part, these odors remain in the septic tank due to the design of your plumbing. If you start to smell sewage in your bathroom, then the tank is leaking or backing up into the drains.
- Standing Water – You may notice standing water either in your bathroom — bathtub, sink, or toilet — or in the yard above the buried septic tank. Water is a sure sign of a serious leak.
Do not ignore the warning signs your septic tank is providing you. Listen to them and then call Restoration 1 of Central Maryland for 24-hour sewage cleanup services. We’ll be by within an hour to help clean the raw sewage and treat the damage.
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