If your toilet runs constantly or has a leak, over time you may simply get used to the irritating sound and not think much about it. But did you know that a running or leaking toilet can actually cause your septic tank and drain field to fail? Read on to learn how toilet problems can harm your septic system.

Water Damage From a Running or Leaking Toilet

How a Faulty Toilet Affects Your Septic System

When your toilet runs excessively or leaks, the constant flow of water can rapidly flood your septic tank. Before long, the ground around the drain field becomes saturated and the septic system fails.

Because water can’t flow out of the septic system as it should, it gradually backs up through your pipes and into your home through drains and toilets. The excess water may also flush solid waste from the septic tank into the drain field, eventually contaminating groundwater and nearby streams with untreated sewage.

Preventing Septic System Damage From a Defective Toilet

Although a running or leaking toilet may seem like a minor annoyance, it can lead to the need for major septic repairs, not to mention wasting a lot of water and running up your utility bill. Fixing toilet issues promptly is an important aspect of septic maintenance.

Often, a toilet runs excessively because of a defective or loose part, which you may be able to replace yourself. In other cases, you might have a leak and not even know it, so it’s important to have a septic inspection expert examine your system on a regular basis to make sure everything is draining properly.

Johnny’s A-1 Sanitation in Middletown, OH, provides reliable septic services for homes and businesses throughout Butler, Warren, Montgomery, and Preble counties. In business since 1949, this family-owned and -operated company offers everything from septic tank installation and pumping to porta-potty rentals. Call (513) 988-5880 today to schedule an estimate or visit their website for more information about their products and services.