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7 Signs You Need to Pump Your Septic Tank

Depending on the number of users, septic tanks generally need to be pumped every three to five years. The best person to recommend a maintenance and pumping schedule that’s right for you is your septic service provider.

1. Because It’s Time — The first “sign” isn’t a sign at all, but a rule. We put it in the number one spot because it’s the most important thing to remember about your septic system and adhering to it can save you big on time, stress and money.

Depending on the number of users, septic tanks generally need to be pumped every three to five years. The best person to recommend a maintenance and pumping schedule that’s right for you is your septic service provider.

2. Sluggish Draining/Flushing — If you’ve noticed slowly draining tubs, showers, washing machines or, worse, toilets that just aren’t as “energetic” as usual, it’s probably a good indication you need your tank pumped.

This is one of the most innocuous signs, so you should consider yourself lucky that you’ve been given a chance to fix things before something worse happens.

3. Odor — As your septic tank fills up, odor-causing gasses have nowhere to go and can end up emanating from your toilets, drains, outdoor septic tank area or your drain field, causing a problem that’s not only gross, but unhealthy.

If you suddenly notice sulphurous or sewage odors in or around your house and property, it’s time to call a septic service as soon as possible.

4. Surprisingly Lush, Green Lawn Over Drain Field — Normally, the grass over your drain field should look similar to the grass in the rest of your lawn, but if it’s suddenly making its neighbors look shabby in comparison, it could mean that it’s been getting a little extra “fertilizer” in the form of excessive waste liquid.

5. Standing Water — When a septic tank’s full, water can start to pool in any number of places around your property; but the most tell-tale of those are around the tank itself and the drain field. Pooling water is a serious indication that, at the very least, you need your septic system pumped and inspected immediately.

6. High Nitrate Content in Well Water — This sign only applies to those relying on well water, but for those folks, it’s an important one. It’s recommended that well water be tested at least once a year and, if higher than normal nitrate levels are detected, it can be an indication that waste water is overflowing your septic system and leaching into your drinking water. Yuck.

7. Sewage Backup — Out of all the signs, this is no doubt the one you would least like to experience; but if you aren’t on a regular pumping/maintenance schedule and you choose to ignore all the previous signs, having raw sewage back up into your house is a very real possibility.
 



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