We’d also recommend that you immediately contact a professional septic repair service if you notice any of these other signs:
- Sewage backing up inside the building
- Strong sewage odor near the septic tank or drain field
- Standing water near the tank or drain field
- Lush vegetation growing above or around the drain field
Some issues like sewage backing up in the building can be especially serious. Sewage backups can cause severe water damage and may also put your health at risk since sewage can contain many dangerous pathogens.
If you do ever have an issue with sewage backups, it is essential that you contact an emergency septic repair service as soon as possible. In many cases, the only septic fix that is needed to overcome sewage backups is to pump out the tank.
Many septic issues result from a lack of maintenance or general neglect. For instance, failing to have your septic tank pumped regularly can cause the tank to overflow or clog the pipes in the drain field.
The same issues can also arise from flushing solids other than toilet paper and human waste down the toilet. Tree roots are another common cause of clogs and drain field issues.