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We all admit the constant gurgling coming from your toilet and pipes is irritating; however, can it be more than this? Unfortunately, beyond being just an inconvenience, a gurgling toilet may be an early indicator of septic issues. With the right routine and maintenance practices, septic systems can be functional for decades. On the other hand, when septic systems are malfunctioning, they pose serious financial and health risks to you and the environment. The most important step you can take as a homeowner is preventing small problems from growing. In this article, we’ll go over some of the signs you should watch out for and notify your septic company about.
No matter how much it deals with waste, a functional septic system should never produce unpleasant smells. If you constantly smell bad odors coming from your toilets, drains, or worse—your yard—you should get this problem inspected. This can be caused by cracks or overflows in your tank, which can be terrible for the environment. Annual inspections and regular septic pumping every few years can save you from this trouble in the early stages.
Slow drains almost always mean there’s some kind of blockage in your water’s drainage system and are one of the early signs. After slow drains usually comes the backup. In order to prevent these scenarios, you should be very cautious about what goes down your drains. In the kitchen, avoid pouring starchy food and grease, and in the bathrooms, avoid flushing anything other than toilet paper and waste.
In a functional drain field, after everything else is filtered, wastewater should be evenly distributed. However, if you notice patchy dark green areas, wet ground, or abnormal growth in the grass, this may mean that the “nutrients” found in solid waste made their way to the drainfield and that your drainfield isn’t able to handle the wastewater. You should definitely contact a professional after this because it’s also a health hazard.
Undoubtedly, one of the most alarming and hard-to-miss signs of damage is obvious backup. This usually appears after sluggish drainage and obviously shows that somewhere along the septic system pipes, there’s a big clog that is stopping the waste from reaching the tank. Handling this issue by yourself can be really messy, especially if the clog is deeper down the line; however, professionals can easily remove the obstruction with their specialized tools.
If you’ve noticed one or more of the signs in your home, give a call to the professionals at Rooter Septic Services. When our professionals arrive at your house, they will thoroughly examine all components of your septic system and will inform you whether you need septic cleaning, repair, or replacement. By taking early action, you are saving money on repairs, safeguarding your house, and ensuring your septic system continues to function properly for many years to come. Call us today and schedule your appointment.
