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7 Signs of a Full Septic Tank

Your septic system is an important part of your property, but it’s easy to ignore when you don’t see it every day. You expect your system to work every time – until you notice an issue.

Here are the signs of a full tank and what they mean for your system:

1. Time From Last Pumping

If you’ve owned your home for some time and can’t remember the last time it’s been pumped, you’re due for a pumping.

The time between pumping depends on the size of your tank and the usage. The more people in the home means the more often your tank will need to be pumped, especially if children are living there. The average tank should be pumped every 2-5 years.

    • 1-2 People = Pump Every 4-5 Years
    • 3-5 People = Pump Every 2-3 Years

If you just purchased a new home with a septic tank, it’s a good idea to get it cleaned out for your piece of mind.

woman holding nose due to bad smell from improper septic tank management

2. Odor

Any kind of strong, continuous odor outside could mean the system is not working properly, or is overloaded. This is a sign of a full tank or other issues with your drain field.

3. Slow Drains/Trouble Flushing

Slow draining toilets or bathtubs are a sign that the main line could be clogged. We can quickly identify a clog and clear it. It’s best to have the clog taken care of before a complete backup occurs.

4. Sewer Backup

A complete backup is when no flushing or draining is happening. This could be caused from repeatedly flushing non-dissolvable items such as baby wipes and feminine products. Although many packages will say you can, we recommend to never flush baby wipes.

5. Gurgling Pipes

The sound of gurgling pipes means there’s a blockage. It’s best to clear it right away before larger issues arise.

6. Disproportionately Lush Lawn

Your lawn should be evenly green where your drain field is. Any kind of disproportionate lawn means the drain field is not working properly.

    • Brown Spots = Drain Field Is Not Working
    • Overly Green Spots = Drain Field Is Leaking

7. Standing Water

Standing water or continuous wet spots in your drain field are a sign that the line has settled and is leeching out in that area, instead of being dispersed through the whole run.

Takeaway

Having your septic system pumped and evaluated regularly will prevent surprises in the future. Waiting too long can damage your system, causing you to fork out extra cash for repairs.

With Missouri Septic Services, you can trust us to help you maintain your system so that it has a very long, trouble-free life. If you would like to schedule your next service click here, or call (417) 848-0275.

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Areas We Serve Include:

  • Battlefield, MO
  • Billings, MO
  • Branson West, MO
  • Branson, MO
  • Clever, MO
  • Crane, MO
  • Fair Grove, MO
  • Fordland, MO
  • Fremont Hills, MO
  • Galena, MO
  • Highlandville, MO
  • Hurley, MO
  • Marshfield, MO
  • Nixa, MO
  • Ozark, MO
  • Republic, MO
  • Rogersville, MO
  • Seymour, MO
  • Sparta, MO
  • Springfield, MO
  • Strafford, MO

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