About a year ago I realized that I needed to do something about our smelly septic tank. The drain field always seemed marshy, and it seemed like our house always smelled like a sewer. To improve the problem, I started spending some serious time troubleshooting things. I worked with a professional contractor to get the issues fixed, and our septic tank started functioning normally again. This blog is all about troubleshooting your system and knowing what to look for. When you can spot problems early, you can keep them from becoming an issue later down the road, which can save you time and money.
Septic tanks are generally designed to carry a fair amount of waste and sewage. Over time, they are bound to fill up and possibly overflow, causing a severe backup. With regular pumping and cleaning as part of the routine service, you should avoid septic tank failure and backup. If you want to avoid any of these scary hitches with your septic tank, you need to keep an eye out for impending issues.
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