For households not connected to a municipal sewer system, a properly functioning septic tank is essential for the safe removal of wastewater. While your septic system doesn’t require much maintenance, regular septic tank pumping will prevent backups and ensure proper functionality. Here is how you can tell when it’s time for septic tank pumping.

Top 3 Signs You Need Septic Tank Pumping

1. Your Pumping Schedule Says So

Don’t wait for septic problems to occur before scheduling a pumping. Have your system pumped every one to three years, based on the size of your household and whether you have a garbage disposal. Consult with your service provider to determine an appropriate timetable for pumping services.

2. Slow Drains & Unusual Odor

If you go too long without pumping your septic tank, you will likely begin noticing drains across the house draining slower than normal. Noxious, sulfurous odors may also begin emanating from your toilets and drains. If the problem goes unresolved for too long, you may soon have a sewage backup inside your house.

3. Extremely Green Drain Field & Pooling Water

Your yard can also tell you when the septic tank needs to be pumped. As the tank overflows, the grass in the drain field will become lusher and greener due to the natural fertilizer it is receiving from the sewage waste. Water may also begin to pool over the drain field. Such water will typically have a foul odor — easily differentiating it from normal rainfall.

For septic tank pumping and other maintenance services, you can count on ABC Pumping in Gainesville, GA. Serving area residents for over 18 years, this Forsyth County Health Department recommended business is available 24/7 to help you deal with any septic emergency. To learn more about their septic tank services or to request a free estimate, visit them online or call (770) 889-4323.