A well-maintained septic system means you don’t flush things down your toilet or drains that your septic bacteria can’t digest. Also, you have technicians come now and then to check and pump it. With this kind of care, your septic tank can last as long as 40 years, especially if it’s made of fiberglass. But eventually, it’ll need to be replaced, especially if you have a large and busy household. Here are some signs that let you know that the time has come.
Bad Odors
The smell of sewer gas inside your home or in your yard in the area above your septic tank is one sign that there is some sort of trouble. The problem might be fixable, or you may need to replace your septic tank. Call a professional to check.
Slow or Backed-Up Drains
Drains that are slow or frequently backed up also signal that your septic tank may need to be replaced. This is especially true when all the drains in your home back up at the same time.
Polluted Well Water
When your septic tank starts to fail, it begins to leak. The sewage eventually finds the groundwater, which can get into your private well. This is when your well water becomes contaminated. If people and pets in your home are getting mysteriously sick, have the well water tested. If it’s full of bacteria and pathogens, have a professional look at your septic tank.
Needing to Have Your Tank Pumped Frequently
You may find that you need to have your tank pumped more than every few years because it’s overflowing and backing up into your drains. This may mean that it’s no longer doing its job of sending effluent to your drain field or breaking down solid waste.
Puddles in the Yard
Puddles in your yard if it hasn’t rained for a while are also worrisome. So are patches of lawn that are unusually lush. This may be a sign that your septic tank isn’t processing wastewater the way it should. Again, call a professional. Your system may just need some modernization, or it may need to be replaced.
Your Septic System Is Just Old
Maybe nothing seems to be wrong with your septic system except that it’s old. Like everything else, time causes your septic tank to break down. If your home came with a tank that was already several years old, it may be worth your while to get a new one.
Call Us for Septic System Service
Your septic system can give you long years of service you won’t even notice. When the time comes for it to be replaced or if you just need regular service, don’t hesitate to call our technicians at Integrity Home Solutions of Tampa, FL.