No one wants to experience a sewer backup and damage to their home or property with black water. The damages that can be caused by a septic system issue are expensive and difficult to deal with. For homeowners that have a septic system, you want to stay on top of it and replace an aging septic system before you’re dealing with the damages from one that fails on your property. There are multiple signs that you might notice when your septic tank is to a point that replacement is necessary. Damorie Construction would like to point out the signs of a failing septic tank so that you can watch for them and be ready to act when you notice them.

Signs You Need to Replace Your Septic System

A septic system is a great way to get rid of waste in your home. However, unlike a sewer system, the waste isn’t pumped away from your home or property. They function using an inlet and outlet pipe that work in conjunction with a soak away and tank that has multiple chambers. When the septic tank is struggling to keep up, here are some signs that the tank is getting old and is needing to be replaced:
– Odors: One of the first signs of a failing septic tank is bad odor. Before you notice any visible signs of a problem, there is likely going to be odor that you can’t get rid of. This can mean one of two things: either a drain is blocked or your septic tank is in trouble. Either way, the problem needs to be dealt with before you have a bigger issue on your plate.
– Pooling Water in the Yard: If you notice that there is water pooling in your yard where the septic tank is, this is a sign that the wastewater isn’t being disposed of properly by the septic tank. Either you have a repair that needs to be dealt with right away or you need to replace the septic system all together.
– Contaminated Well Water: While the wastewater in your yard might be doing a good job of fertilizing the plants on the property, it could also be making its way to the groundwater. Contaminates can make everyone incredibly sick. Testing your septic tank at this point is necessary.
– Backed Up Drains: Having multiple drains in your home back up at the same time is a sign that something is wrong with your septic tank as well. You need to have a professional come and inspect your tank to see if there is an issue there.

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If you are having issues with your septic tank, you can turn to Damorie Construction to come check things out. We can provide you with the repairs you or replace your aging septic tank with a new one if that is necessary too. Call us today!