Your septic tank separates solids from wastewater. Then, the wastewater enters the drain field for filtering and returns to the ground supply. On occasion, you may notice problems with your septic tank that prevent it from doing its job, which may damage your home or pose biohazards. Here are some of the most common indicators that you need a professional septic service to replace the tank.

4 Signs You Need a New Septic Tank

1. Suspiciously Green Grass

If the grass in the vicinity of your septic tank grows greener or more rapidly than other areas of your lawn, this may suggest leaks in the tank, which allow moisture and sewage to fertilize the grass. Since tank cracks may be difficult to repair, it’s best to call a septic service for a replacement. 

2. Excess Water 

When septic tanks reach the end of their 40-year lifespan, they tend to deteriorate due to corrosion, which leads to holes and fissures. As a result, water may pool onto your lawn above and around your septic tank, which means it’s time for a replacement. 

3. Raw Sewage Backups

When raw sewage backs up into your toilets, tubs, and drains, it often means your septic tank is overfilled with sludge. Though pumping typically fixes the problem, your septic tank may no longer have the capacity to meet the demands of your home. Hire a septic service to inspect and assess your tank’s size so they can replace it if necessary. 

4. Unpleasant Odors

When septic systems fail, they allow raw sewage to seep out, which produces noxious odors in and around your home. Replacing the tank will remove the bad smells and prevent you from becoming exposed to toxic waste that could cause potentially serious health problems.

Restore the normal flow of wastewater away from your home with a septic tank replacement from Wright's Septic Service. Their team provides septic tank maintenance, cleaning, inspection, and repair to Tomah, WI. Call (608) 372-3615 to set up a regular septic tank pumping schedule or get a quote on a new tank. Visit the website to learn more about how they can keep your tank and sewer lines clean with septic services.