If you and the people in your household are showering, doing laundry, and flushing the toilet, you’re using your septic system daily. While the capacity of your septic tank is likely large enough to handle all your water usage, buildup will start to accumulate within the pipes and tank itself over time. In order to release any gridlocks and support the longevity of your septic system, you’ll need to call in a professional to pump out the gunk.
Here are five signs that you need to call for septic pumping:
- Slow Drains – If you notice that the drains in your showers or sinks are starting to take longer to fully get rid of excess water, you may be dealing with some sort of clog along the pipes in your septic system.
- Odors – One of the tell-tale signs that your septic tank needs to be pumped is smelling unpleasant odors in your backyard. Sometimes this odor is also noticeable around the drains in your home.
- Standing Water – When your septic tank is full, the water may start to leak out into your grass or the surrounding area. If you see that the grass around your tank seems wet, but it hasn’t rained recently and there is no other explanation, it may be time to call for a pump service.
- Gurgling Pipes – If your septic tank needs to be cleaned, you may hear odd noises like gurgling when flushing the toilet or pouring water down the drain.
- Sewage Backup – When your septic tank cannot hold any more waste, the waste will have nowhere to go but back up into your drains.
It’s advised to get septic pumping done every three to five years to maintain the health and longevity of your septic system. If you’re in South Carolina and think you may need septic pumping, don’t hesitate to give our team a call.