A septic system is an underground wastewater treatment system that helps keep your property safe and sanitary. With routine maintenance, septic systems will last for years. However, they will occasionally require repairs; depending on the severity of the problem, they may need either a simple fix or a complete system replacement. Below is information to help you better determine which is the best option for your system.

Problems

The first step to deciding on a repair or replacement is to find out the cause of the septic system problem. Most system malfunctions will send out specific signals that something is wrong, including foul odors, sewage backup, gurgling toilets, clogged pipes, or a soggy leach field. These signs are indicative of several problems, from a clogged house-to-tank pipe on the milder end to a total leach field failure.

When to Repair

If sewage backs up into the home, clogged pipes may be the issue, and these are generally easy to repair. A septic service will clear the blocked line quickly and affordably. A septic pumping will often remedy a soggy or odorous leach field. For leach field failures, there are a few options that may work, depending on the cause of the breakdown. Possible solutions include high-pressure water cleaning of the sewer lines and leach field and the addition of beneficial bacterium that will eat away at the damaging materials inside the tank.

When to Replace

When a professional determines that the leach field has failed and the septic tank is damaged, the best available remedy would be a septic system replacement. If the field fails but the tank is still usable, you can move it to another location. Also, if your system is older and prone to smaller issues, it may be cost-effective in the long run to replace it.

A & J Nichols Septic Tank has been serving the Marshall County, MS, area for over 50 years. They offer a wide range of septic system services, from pumping and cleaning to installations and repairs. They also provide 24-hour emergency septic tank services. Call (662) 838-2945 or visit them online to schedule.