I recently bought a house with a septic tank for the very first time. I thought I was prepared, but I really had no idea what I was getting into. Shortly after we moved in, the septic tank backed up. I had to call for emergency septic services to have it pumped and taken care of. That's when I learned that I had overlooked some of the signs that the tank needed to be emptied. I created this site to share my experience and the tips that I learned along the way. My goal is to help others avoid the same septic problems that I have dealt with.
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Are you new to living in a home with a septic tank? You may be well aware that the tank will eventually need to be pumped, but not sure why it needs to be done. Here a some reasons that you'll want to have this important septic tank maintenance done when the time comes.
Prevent Drain Field Flooding
If the waste has nowhere to go in a septic tank, it is going to flow into the drain field instead of decomposing in the tank like it should. This can eventually lead to the drain field not working properly, which will cause all of the wastewater to flow upwards to the surface. You'll end up with part of your lawn that is soggy when you walk across it due to all the waste water that has nowhere to go. It is also possible to damage your drain field and require an expensive repair to fix it.
Prevent Clogs
While some waste will go into the drain field, other waste will flow right back into your home. This is because the waste that cannot make its way to the septic tank starts backing up through the drain pipe that is supposed to flow to the septic tank. The drains may start moving slower than normal, with sinks and bathtubs having backup issues due to the water flowing in faster than it flows out. If you continue to ignore the problem, you'll even have sewage start appearing in your drains
Prevent Odors
A full septic tank is going to be noticeable due to the odors that leak back into your home. It will certainly make it an unpleasant living situation, since the odor won't go away until you have your septic tank pumped.
Protect Well Water
If you're using a septic tank, chances are that you are also using well water. While both systems were designed to be separate from each other, know that it is possible for waste water to leach into your well water if you have a full septic tank. With nowhere else for waste to go, you may be surprised at which direction the waste will go underground when it needs to go somewhere.
It's a good idea to contact a company that offers septic services to pump your septic tank. They can recommend a pumping schedule based on how many people are living in your home and the size of the septic tank that you have.
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