If your home has a septic system, you should know how to recognize potential problems early on. Keeping up with septic maintenance will ensure your system’s efficiency, extend its lifespan, and keep repair costs low. Scheduling maintenance and repairs when they’re due will prevent more serious issues from occurring and save you money.  

Warning Signs It’s Time for Septic Maintenance

1. Swampy Drain Field

When your tank is full or your system is malfunctioning, one of the first signs you may see is pooling water around the drain field. This is typically the result of solid waste clogging the pipes in the drain field, which prevents the liquid waste from percolating through the soil properly. It will rise to the surface, so you may see water pooling in the area, or the grass may become especially lush from the extra nutrients.

2. Bad Odors

When your tank fills up, the gases from inside the system may come back up through your drains. You’ll notice a foul sewage odor coming from your drains, which may be stronger when you send water down the drain. The odor may also come from the drain field or the area around the tank.

3. Slow Drains

Slow drains are often an indication that you’re overdue for septic pumping. As the tank fills up, it can’t take the same amount of waste that it used to. The drains will run more slowly, including the toilet.  Normal drain cleaning methods will not fix the issue, since it isn’t a normal clog.

If you’ve seen any of the warning signs above, call the team at Hometown Sewer Service for septic maintenance in Warrensburg, NY. Since they first opened in 1949, this family-run septic service has earned a reputation for safe and reliable results. They’re fully insured and licensed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Visit their website for more information on their services and call (518) 623-2453 to receive a free estimate.