Septic tanks separate solids from household wastewater before it percolates into the ground supply. Over time, your tank will fill with waste and require pumping to prevent leaks, backups, indoor flooding, and property damage. Below is more information to help you determine when you need pumping services. 

4 Signs You Need Septic Tank Pumping Services

1. Slow Drains

When water takes longer than a couple of minutes to enter your drains, or never empties at all, there may be a clog in the pipes. If you remove the blockage and the issue persists, your septic tank is likely full. Pumping services will remove buildups, allowing waste fluids from your home to drain quickly into the container.

2. Unpleasant Odors 

When a septic tank is full, you may notice foul aromas around your property. These smells will be prevalent in your bathrooms and near the outdoor drain field, which is where the filtered water enters the ground. This happens when solids collect in the tank, preventing the septic system from separating the materials. This causes raw sewage odors to back up through the pipes.  

3. Pooling Water

When water pools on your lawn without recent rainfall, you may have a full tank or an impacted drain field. The reservoir cannot separate and drain effectively, forcing the water to rise through your yard and accumulate. Foul odors accompany this, and the water will typically collect above the septic system.

4. Suspiciously Green Grass

If bright, tall grass grows above your septic system, sewage leaks may be fertilizing the roots. This happens when you have a cracked tank or the cover that protects it is not sealed properly. With these issues, effluent will leak into the yard, exposing people and animals to waste. 

When you need septic pumping, turn to Apollo Portable Toilets & Pumping Service, LLC. This local business provides septic tank pumping services and portable toilet rentals to clients throughout Mexico, MO. Call (573) 581-6306 to schedule an appointment for pumping. Visit the website to learn more about port-a-potty rentals for construction sites and private events.