Most homeowners don’t make regular visits to check out their drainfield. However, it’s important to know about your septic system so you can intervene when necessary. By learning what warning signs to be aware of, you can help protect the system and alert specialists when something goes wrong.

What Are Indicators You Need Drainfield Restoration?

1. Slow Drains

Are you experiencing backup across the various sinks and toilets in your home? If the problem only exists in one fixture, it’s likely a single clog, but when the problem is pervasive, it signals that your septic system is not completing the final step in its waste transfer. The waste is building up in the tank and may be unable to enter the drainfield. 

2. Strange Growth

In some cases, the sludge layer in a septic tank will get too high and start problematically spilling over into the drainfield. The area isn’t equipped to process that type of waste and it can destroy the delicate chemical balance needed to purify liquid waste.

Look for bright, lush growth over the drainfield that wasn’t here before. The solid waste can act as a fertilizer, triggering that unlikely greenery. 

3. Foul Odors

Another side effect of your drainfield being flooded with damaging solid waste is a noticeable stench. No drain field or septic system will smell wonderful if you’re standing right next to it, but if the rank odor starts wafting closer to your home, you should be on high alert. It’s worth placing a call to your specialist as soon as possible to contain the problem before it worsens. 

If you believe there’s an issue with your drainfield, contact a septic system expert like Wild West Plumbing Heating & Drain Service in Kalispell, MT. The fully licensed plumbers have earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau® for their timely, professional service. To schedule an appointment with the family-owned and -operated team, call 406-752-1244. Learn more about their offerings by visiting their website.