A fully-functioning septic system provides homes and businesses with a safe space to dispose of water and biological waste. When a septic tank starts to shut down, it makes itself known with multiple telltale signs. If you begin to notice anything strange happening near your drains, seek immediate septic service before it backs-up and overflows.

When to Call a Septic Service Specialist

1. Foul Smell

If there is a foul odor coming from your yard, it’s a sign your tank needs to be pumped out immediately. When large waste is unable to break down due to an imbalance in the bacterial ecosystem of your septic system, it will clog drains within your home. Alternatively, tree roots might have broken through your septic lines, leading to a leak. 

2. Green or Overwatered Lawn

If there is a leak in your septic tank, the water and nutrients it contains will feed the grass around the leach field. In some cases, this will result in green, beautiful, healthy-looking grass in comparison to the rest of the lawn. In others, the grass may become oversaturated with water and drown as a result.

2. Drainage Issues

If too much hair or soap scum goes down the sink or shower, you might experience sluggish draining at that fixture. However, if you check your tubs, sinks, and appliances and find they are all retaining water, it typically points to a clog in the main septic line.

3. Sewage Backup

Raw sewage may back up into your toilets, tub, or other drains if there is a problem with your system. In addition to being unsightly and smelly, this can also prompt health concerns if it invades your drinking water. Therefore, call for septic service as soon as you notice a problem.

Do you suspect a problem with your septic tank? The licensed (License #7377) plumbing contractors at Charles Chester Plumbing & Heating will help. For over 50 years, this Elko, NV, company has found easy solutions for complicated problems, including issues regarding drains, pipes, and HVAC. Visit the contractors on their website for more information about their capabilities. Call today at (775) 738-6125 for an appointment. To stay updated on deals and tips, like their Facebook page.