When
Good Systems Go Bad
A
common reason that septic systems fail is that excessive
solids build up in a holding tank that hasn't been
pumped, spill over into the leaching field and plug up
the soil. Septic systems can also falter when we dump
solids or liquids faster than they can be treated; when
the water table is too high because of flooding or heavy
rains; when tree roots start growing into the leaching
field pipes; when bacteria die-off due to chemicals; or
when there is a crack or obstruction in the system.
You
might have a septic system problem if you notice:
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Sewage or wet spots on the ground above the leaching
field
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Gurgling or slow-draining indoor drains
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Plumping or septic tank back-ups
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Sewage odors in the house or yard
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Persistent problems despite pump-outs
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Test indicating bacteria in nearby well water, streams
or ponds
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Build-up of algae and other aquatic vegetation in local
waterbodies
Please
schedule an inspection if any of the above occurs.
Learn
How a Septic System Functions.
Learn
How to Maintain a Septic System.
