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If your waste disposal system is in good condition and correctly sized for your home, you’ll only need septic maintenance every two or three years. But when something breaks down, you need to call your local septic service immediately to prevent the major inconvenience and serious health hazard of leaking sewage. Watch for these signs of a problem with your septic system, and call as soon as you spot them.

When to Call a Septic Service

1. Odors

Your septic system is designed to contain solid waste and to filter water. You should not be able to smell waste or rot in your water supply, near drains, or by the drain field. If you can smell something odd, it’s possible there is a leak, or the ground is over-saturated with waste.

2. Wet Spots

Septic ServicesSimilarly, there should be no muddy areas or standing water over your septic tank and drain field. Sometimes this problem becomes obvious due to plants in the area that grow more quickly and look more healthy than nearby plants due to the increased water and fertilizer.

3. Gurgling Sounds

Noisy, bubbling drains and fixtures can be a sign of an overfilled septic tank that is having trouble accepting additional water. While this is not the only possible cause for the noise, it’s worth scheduling an inspection to prevent the problem from getting worse.

4. Slow Draining

As the tank fills past its capacity, your drains will begin to back up. An early sign of this is that your sink, tub, and toilet will drain very slowly. If it’s just one fixture exhibiting this problem, it’s likely a clog, but if it’s all your fixtures, you need prompt septic tank pumping.

5. Backups

A fully backed up drain is an emergency that needs immediate repairs. When this occurs, sewage is coming back into your home, which is extremely unhealthy and difficult to clean up. Quick septic service will decrease the damage done to your home, so call immediately if you notice discolored water coming up through your sinks, showers, tubs, or toilets.

 

If you spot any of these signs, schedule septic service with Sloan's Septic Tank Service in Oakley, MI. With over 80 years of experience serving Saginaw County, they have the knowledge and skills to troubleshoot your problem and to do the work correctly the first time. Whether you need septic maintenance or portable toilet rentals, the team will help you in any way they can. To take advantage of their four generations of knowledge, call (989) 845-6280, and visit them online to learn more about their services.

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