10/01/2016
Whether you live in Orange, Seminole, Lake or Volusia county, it is easy to forget about having your septic system inspected every year or having the septic tank pumped every 3 to 5 years. Not only is your septic system a big investment that is worth taking care of, repairs on a failing system far outweigh the cost of regular maintenance, but a failing system can have direct consequences on our environment!
“When a septic tank leeks the pathogens, viruses and pharmaceuticals that we ingest they go into our water system directly without any filtering,” said Danielle DeVoe who works for the Washington State Department of Ecology. “When the polluted water reaches our steams anything that’s in the water gets infected whether that be our fish, animals or kids playing in the creek coming into contact with everything we are flushing down the toilet.”
To the untrained eye, a failing septic system, tank or drain field, can be difficult to identify. It’s important to have your septic system inspected by a trained and licensed professional, such as Orlando Septic Services, as soon as possible.
A few tell tale indicators your septic system is failing include:
Foul odor, such as a ‘rotten egg’, coming from either the outside or inside of your home, during the decomposition process gases can be released making a foul odor.
A black slimly liquid in the down slope pipes or drain field.
Gurgling sounds coming from the toilet, drains or plumbing system
Damp soil or standing water around the septic tank or drain field.
Bright green and lush grass or soggy areas in the yard.
Sewage backing up into the bathtub or toilets
Plumbing back ups and slow drains.
If you notice water rising to the surface of the drain field when you do laundry, use a lot of water or during a heavy rain.If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it doesn’t necessarily mean you need a total sewage system replacement.
Ignoring septic odors will eventually lead to really big problems, such as percolating into the drinking water. The good news is it can be easily fixed by the professionals at Orlando Septic Services and for a limited time take advantage of our First Time Client Discount for 10% off our Septic Pumping Project.
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