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Your septic system is designed to efficiently guide wastewater away from your home and treat it in the drain field. When it works efficiently, you can trust it to do all of this quietly and uninterrupted. But, over time, problems may develop that affect your quality of life. Here are three signs that you need to contact a septic tank pump repair specialist.

When Do You Need Septic Repairs?

1. Lush Drain Field

While bright green grass is typically a sign of a healthy yard, it’s not a good sign where your septic system is concerned. When the lawn in the drain field appears greener and more vibrant than the surrounding grass, it’s usually a sign that there’s a slow, lingering leak on the ground. Lush grass develops when the ground is “fertilized” because of tank waste seeping out.

2. Odorous System

Enterprise-AL-septic-tank-pump-repairHarsh odors can develop due to improper septic tank installation, but the more common reason is because the waste is collecting in the drains and the tank is full of sludge. Once it reaches its capacity, it’s no longer capable of separating waste and dispersing it into the drain field. The waste has no choice but to back up through the pipes. As a result, you might notice strong smells coming from the kitchen and bathroom sinks, and even around the drain field. Having a septic tank pump repair technician clean the tank at least once every three years is key to preventing this widespread problem.

3. Sluggish Drains

Sometimes the first sign that homeowners notice is a sluggish drain. Usually, it’s not limited to a particular area but situated throughout the house. That typically means that it’s been a while since your septic tank pump repair specialist pumped the tank. Inefficiency in separating and treating wastewater slows the flow of water through the pipes. You might also notice that the toilets flush slowly.
 

Homeowners throughout Enterprise, AL, trust in the team at Beckham Septic Tanks and Ditching Service for all of their septic system concerns. The company provides both septic tank installation and septic tank pump repairs, and they’re prepared to make sure that your system works efficiently for your home’s safety. They also offer site development and excavation services. Visit them online for details, or call (334) 347-2362 to schedule an appointment.

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