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Signs of a Failing Septic System

• Bad Odors: If your septic system starts to fail, you will notice a rotten egg smell around your home or the area near the installation. This smell can indicate that there is a problem with the system's ventilation.
• Standing Water: Check near your septic tank or drain field. Do you notice any standing water that smells bad? If so, this indicates that the septic system isn’t filtering and leaking the wastewater into your yard.
• Slow Drain: Slow drains can indicate many problems, ranging from plumbing and tree root problems to septic tanks. If you have a slow drain, always check whether it is due to a bigger problem from your septic system.
• Sudden Green Grass: If you notice that the grass in your garden is suddenly looking very green, bright, and healthy, this may not be a great sign. Wastewater can be a great source of nutrients for grass and trees. If the wastewater is leaking out, noticing a sudden greener appearance of grass is common.
• Water Backing Up Inside Your Home: Lastly, if water is backing up inside your home, you must be careful and act as soon as possible. This can be caused by a couple of reasons, like a blocked pipe to your tank or a drain field that is too full. If that is the case, a simple local septic pumping should be able to fix the problem in no time.

The Importance of Septic Maintenance

Septic system maintenance is the fastest and most efficient way of prolonging the life of your septic tank. Thankfully, the maintenance process isn't as complicated as many think. First, residents should avoid flushing inappropriate items, such as non-degradable items, that can block the entire septic system. Second, residents shouldn’t overload the septic system with excess water usage. Lastly, getting a septic cleaning at least once every two years will ensure that the septic tank’s lifespan will be extended.