Do you have wet patches in your yard? It could be a septic problem.
If it hasn’t been raining and you still have wet patches in your yard in Greenville, South Carolina, it is time to consider the possible causes. It could be a leaky water line, or it could be a problem with your septic system. Many homeowners don’t know exactly where plumbing and the septic system are located in their yard. If you aren’t sure where the wet patches in your yard are coming from, give us a call at American Waste Services. We can come out and locate your septic tank.
If the wet patches in your yard are near the area of your septic system, our first recommendation is almost always a septic tank pump-out. Septic backups occur because there is too much solid waste in the tank, and this can quickly be solved by pumping out the solids. Cleaning out the tank also gives us a chance to carefully examine the tank and diagnose any serious problems that need repair. While we don’t perform septic installations or repairs ourselves, we have over 25 years of experience in septic maintenance and pump-outs and can refer you to highly qualified repair companies in the area.
Even if you don’t have wet patches in your yard, if you notice a foul odor, it could be your septic tank. The best way to keep your septic system working properly is to have your tank pumped out every three years, as recommended by the SC D.H.E.C. Give us a call today if you have wet patches in your yard.
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FAQs About Wet Patches in Yards
Like any homeowner, you want your yard to look its best. Wet patches in yards can be eyesores, but the underlying issues associated with them are the real problem. We want you to be informed, so learn more about wet patches in yards by checking out our frequently asked questions below and contacting our team with any other questions you may have.
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How do I know if the wet patches in my yard are due to my septic tank?
For one thing, the foul odor emanating from a wet patch in your yard is unmistakably septic related. You may also notice that a wet patch or another area of your yard has grass that is much greener and lusher than the rest of the yard. That would be because the effluent from the septic tank is fertilizing your lawn.
What if it isn’t my septic tank at fault?
If your septic tank isn’t to blame for the wet patches, there are many possible culprits. If a wet patch is still septic related, the drain field may be the issue. It can become clogged over time as debris builds up or if oil, grease, and other nonbiodegradable materials have made their way down your drains. Other possible causes include invasive tree roots, excessive water use, and poor yard drainage.
How can I avoid wet patches in my yard?
Make sure to stick to the recommended maintenance schedule for your septic system and take proper care of it. Don’t put anything down your drains that shouldn’t go in there, and keep your household’s water use under control.
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At American Waste Septic, we can solve problems with wet patches in yards in Greenville County, including Greenville, Simpsonville, Mauldin, Travelers Rest, Cherrydale, Powdersville, Easley, Fountain Inn, Belton, Williamston, Cleveland, Marietta, Pumpkintown, Jones Gap, Pickens, Greer, Taylors, West Spartanburg, Lyman, Inman, and Woodruff, as well as Spartanburg County, including Moore, Duncan, Lyman, Spartanburg, Reidville, Wellford, and Inman, South Carolina.