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A failing septic system is messy, inconvenient, and potentially costly if it isn’t promptly addressed. Fortunately, as a homeowner, there are a few red flags you can use to quickly figure out if you need to speak with an emergency plumbing service.

Signs of a Failing Septic System

1. Smell

septic systemYour nose is usually the first to know when something is amiss with your septic pump. If you smell a bad sewage odor, particularly near your home or drain field, it’s a sign that a pipe may be clogged or your drain flow has been impeded,

2. Greener Grass

Green grass isn’t always a good thing. A failing drain field can cause more moisture in the soil, which can contribute to grass growing more quickly. Lush, green grass around the site of your septic tank indicates something has been amiss for at least a couple of weeks.

3. Pipe Problems

If you notice gurgling in your pipes when you flush your toilet or run the water, or when you go to flush your toilet and it refuses to flush altogether, you have pipe issues. These are major red flags that your septic tank is full or even backing up, which is a problem that can quickly turn into a major headache if it isn’t fixed soon.

If your septic system isn’t working as it should, don’t leave your pipes to chance. Speak with an emergency plumbing professional to diagnose your septic system and get your pipes running smoothly again. 

 

Based in beautiful Kalispell, Montana, Plumbing Heating & Drain Service is a family-owned and -operated plumbing and drain cleaning company servicing the Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Bigfork, and Lakeside regions. They are proud to offer customers with the best septic system, emergency plumbing, and water heater services in the area. To learn more about their offerings, call (406) 752-1244 or visit them online.

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