Properly maintaining your septic system ensures years of reliable waste management. Unfortunately, problems can arise with the septic pump, especially if it’s been neglected for some time. To help you know if its time to have your septic system serviced, here are the signs of common problems.

How to Tell If Your Septic Pump Needs Service

1. Pooling Water

Standing water on your property with no sign of rain is never a positive sign. Pay close attention to puddles on and around your drain field. Their presence means the septic tank is full and needs to be emptied. If the pump functions adequately, the wastewater remains out of sight as it’s absorbed into the soil. However, if sludge clogs the drainpipe, the water rises to the surface.

2. Sewage Backup

A sure sign of a septic system failure is sewage backing up into the house. When this happens, wastewater and sludge flow through back into sinks, toilets, bathtubs, and the basement. Sewage carries harmful bacteria that can negatively impact your health, so seek septic tank service as well as water remediation immediately if a backup occurs.

3. Bad Odors

Foul smells tell you if the septic tank is full. It’s designed to hold everything that’s flushed down the drain, whether it’s from the toilets, sinks, showers, or the washing machine. When most of the tank is filled with waste, bacteria begins to break it down, and wastewater flows into the drain field. However, if it’s too full, you may notice a stench around the drain field or in the area above the tank.

Keep your septic system in top condition by contacting Reader Plumbing & Septic. As the go-to residential and commercial plumbing company in Kaukauna, WI, for more than 40 years, their team provides a variety of services to clients throughout the Appleton area. In addition to plumbing repairs, installations, and maintenance services, they also have a large selection of the plumbing industry’s top brands in their 1,250-square-foot showroom. Schedule a consultation today by calling (920) 788-2527, or visit them online to learn more.