Heavy rains can conflict with the regular functions of your septic tank. Between system back-ups and flooding, you must have your tank regularly inspected to avoid potential dangers. Here’s a helpful guide to rain’s adverse effect on your septic tank and how to best address it.

The Impact of Heavy Rain on Your Septic Tank

It Can Create Back-Ups & Flooding

If you experience heavy rain, you may have back-up problems in your septic tank. When rain saturates the ground around your tank’s drain field, the water from your septic system can’t flow out of the tank. This plugged water will continue to collect inside the tank until your system can no longer contain it. At that point, it will travel in reverse through your plumbing and back into your home’s drains and toilets. This can create an enormous mess and foul odor inside your home.

How to Manage

It’s essential to keep an eye on your septic tank, particularly if you experience frequent heavy rains. If you’ve experienced your first bout of flooding, it may be a short-term problem rather than a more permanent issue. However, the soil is likely oversaturated with tank runoff if puddles around your drain field are common after it rains. If this is the case, your septic system is essentially a ticking time bomb.

To prevent this in the future, have your septic tank properly inspected. You may need a new drainage field if the damage is severe. Left untreated, a flooded drain field can create substantial environmental contamination, putting your neighborhood at risk.

If your septic system has been negatively impacted by rain, don’t hesitate to reach out to Queen's Septic Tank Service in High Point, NC. Serving Guilford, Randolph, Davidson, and Forsyth counties, this dependable family-owned and -operated septic maintenance company provides repairs for any septic problem. From septic tank pumping to new installations, they provide cost-effective and preventative solutions. To schedule an inspection, give them a call today at (336) 870-1144, or visit them online for more information.