As a homeowner, we take pride in making sure our home looks nice and is well maintained. But how do we know whether or not our septic system is functioning, when we can't see it? Many homeowners claim that by the time you know are having a problem, it is too late. While in many instances that is the case, it does not have to be that way. The author shares 5 Key Warning Signs that will help you avoid serious Septic Problems, and offers tips to prevent the onset of such issues.
To begin with, there is really no excuse for not using a monthly treatment to maintain your septic tank and interior piping. Nowadays, the vast majority of household cleaners and wipes are anti-bacterial. Add that to the bleaches and laundry detergents, the scented soaps and body washes and your septic tank is almost guaranteed to fail. It is not a question of if there is a problem but when that issue will occur, if your septic tank is failing. With that being said, here is a list of a few warning signs that you need to pay better attention to your septic system.
Slow moving drains, sinks and toilets. While noticing the early stages of slow moving drains can be difficult, a slow moving bathtub drain can be quite telling of your septic problems. In short, if your drains and sinks are draining slow, you have waste back up in your pipes and the problem will only get worse.
Odor is present both in home and in yard. The earlier you can detect the odor the better. Many homeowners dismiss the early signs of odor, even pouring more bleach or cleaner into the drains and toilets in an effort to solve the problem. They soon find out that only makes matters worse.
Age of Your Home. If your home is older than two years old and to your knowledge has had limited treatment / attention paid to it. Older septic tanks and sewer systems are more likely to fail, if your system is old, despite not showing full blown symptoms of failure, the age alone is a warning sign.
Wet Spots in yard. This one should go without saying, but if you are seeing wet spots or flooding around your septic tank or leaching fields, obviously there is a problem and immediate action is needed. Plan on purchasing a shock as well as monthly treatments.
Your Own Actions. Listen you know whether or not you clean with anti-bacterial solutions and bleaches. You know how long you have been in the home, you know the age of the home, you know whether or not you have been treating and taking care of your septic system. If you have not, then you can expect a problem and the sooner you act, the better.
At the end of the day, there are a number of warning signs that can tip you off as to whether or not your home as a septic problem. But in all honesty, in today's day and age with household cleaners and detergents what they are, homeowners MUST maintain a treatment schedule. This does not have to include regular pumping, but at the very least use a sewer treatment that has proven to be the industry best.
Odor DetectClint has over 35 years of experience as a septic tank restoration specialist. Mr. Diggs often shares is knowledge, and is a widely respected author within the septic and sewer industry. Articles like this, he shares in hopes of educating consumers in their search for the Best Sewer Treatment. Because it is through education, that more septic tank problems can be avoided, and expensive replacements all but eliminated.