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In order for residential wastewater systems to work, the septic tank must be clean and not clogged with ample room to accept waste and process it. When these factors aren’t aligned, you may notice issues with your plumbing. Here are four signs it’s time to get the tank pumped so you can avoid overflow issues that may happen when this underground container becomes too full.

How to Know You Should Schedule a Septic Tank Pumping

1. Bad Odors

When a septic tank is full, it can cause backup into the pipes and drains. This unpleasant mixture is often made up of greywater (from sinks, laundry appliances, and bathtubs) and blackwater (from toilets) and can have a terrible smell. You may notice it in the yard around the leach field or near drains in sinks, bathtubs, and showers.

2. Low Draining Rates

Often, if the water in the bathtub is draining slowly, the culprit is a clog caused by hair buildup in the drain. However, if this isn’t the issue, it’s possible that slowly draining water is caused by a too-full septic system that has filled the pipes with unprocessed waste. 

3. Backed-up Sewage

septic tank Hoschton GAHaving sewage backup caused by a septic tank issue is a homeowner nightmare. This smelly mess is unsanitary and can cause serious damage to your home. You’re most likely to notice this problem in drains on the lowest floor of your home, such as where the washer drains into the basement. Contact a septic pumping company immediately, as this problem can be hazardous to your health and must be addressed right away to limit lasting damage.

4. Water Seepage

Your leach field should look just like the grass surrounding it. If you notice it’s particularly wet when there hasn’t been any rain or if it appears greener and healthier than the rest of the yard, it’s likely that water is seeping out of the septic tank because the container has reached capacity and needs to be pumped.

 

If you need to schedule a septic tank pumping appointment, contact Akins Plumbing & Septic in Jackson County, GA. Their team has over 30 years of industry experience, offering 24/7 emergency plumbing and septic repairs, installations, and pumping. Call (770) 339-8359 or visit the website for information on their services, such as tank cleaning, de-clogging, inspections, and hydro-jetting. 

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