May 3, 2016
Is your Orlando area septic system, tank and drain field ready for Central Florida’s rainy season? Orlando Septic Service gets tons of phone calls this time of year due to saturated drain fields, gurgling toilets, foul odors and even septic back ups.
Whether you live in Casselberry, Winter Park, Lake Mary, Oviedo, Ocoee, Kissimmee, or anywhere in the Orlando Area, your septic system if a big investment. With proper maintenance the drain fields can last up to 30 years. If you are having any septic problems or need your septic tank pumped, take advantage of Orlando Septic Service coupons for First Time Client Discounts, Veterans and Seniors for great savings.
How Your Septic System Works
The septic systems drain field is similar to a drip irrigation system. Waste water leaves the home through pipes leading to the septic tank. The solid waste stays in the septic tank, eventually this needs to be pumped out. While the water leaves the tank through a main drain pipe which branches off into several perforated pipes. Seeping into the ground where waste water is cleaned by soil microbes. The drain field is the most expensive part of the structure and when it is compromised with waste it usually has to be dug up and replaced.
During times of heavy rains the drain field can become flooded, puddles of water over the drain field, it’s making funny noises, running slow or backing up, it’s important to call Orlando Septic Services before any more damage is done. Until then, reduce the water going into the septic system until the drain field dries out.
A good rule of thumb, if you don’t think the water is draining out of the septic tank, don’t put more in! Help from a Certified Septic System Service is the best way to determine if the drain field is flooded, the septic tank is full, if the pipes or corroded, overgrown with tree roots or even collapsed.
The rainy season is fast approaching, if you suspect a problem with your septic system, whether residential or commercial, don’t hesitate to contact Orlando Septic Services. We are here help you with all your waste managements needs!
