6 Instances When Septic Tank Pumping Is Necessary

Having your septic tank pumped out when odors become apparent is important for the condition of your septic system. It's also important at this point for the health and comfort of your household. Schedule septic tank pumping right away whenever you notice sewage odors in or around your home.

2. Water Pooling in the Yard

If water begins to pool in your yard around you drain field more frequently than usual, you probably need to have your septic tank pumped out. While some pooling of water in your yard might be normal after significant rainfall, pooling water all the time indicates septic issues.

Water starts to pool in the yard because the tank reaches maximum capacity and the waste inside starts to force all the liquid to the top of the tank. Then, the tank overflows out onto the lawn. When a professional pumps out the septic tank at this point, they clear out solid waste so the water sinks back down to the bottom of the tank.

3. Abnormally Lush Grass Growing

Your lawn grass should not grow differently over your septic tank than it does elsewhere in your yard. Abnormally lush and green grass growing over your tank indicates that liquids within your septic tank are escaping.

While you might like the way this more lush grass looks in your lawn, eventually this situation could lead to septic tank damage as waste water continues to seep through the tank. Have septic pumping done promptly to remedy the issue.

4. Drains That Slowly Empty

You should have your septic tank inspected if the drains in your home are starting to empty more slowly than usual and you're not sure why. You probably need septic tank pumping if clogged drains cannot be fixed permanently by simple drain cleaning or unclogging measures.

5. Well Water Containing High Nitrate Levels

If you have your well water analyzed and you're told that it contains high levels of nitrates, you probably need to have your septic tank pumped. High nitrate levels in well water is another indication that water within the septic tank is escaping.

High nitrate levels in well water make the water unhealthy for drinking. You therefore need to schedule septic tank pumping and stop drinking your well water until the problem is remedied to keep your household healthy.

6. Septic Pipes Leaking

A septic tank that is too full causes clogs in the plumbing system that put a lot of pressure on the pipes connecting plumbing fixtures to your septic tank. This pressure eventually causes leaks to develop in pipes.

If you notice leaking pipes in your home or your yard, you need to have your septic tank pumped out. At this point, you also need to have your pipes repaired so that they do not continue to leak waste water even after your septic tank has been pumped out.

You can learn more or schedule your septic tank pumping by getting in touch with us at AAA Pumping Service Inc.