The most dreaded occurrence of any Central Florida home with a septic system is sewage backing up into the house. This happens when the septic system is either full or clogged. The waste water is not able to flow through the system, and since it has to go somewhere, it is either back into your home or the surface of your yard.

Luckily there are quite a few ‘red flags’ when it comes to failing septic systems. Taking quick action as soon as you notice any issues can end up saving you a lot of money and frustration.

Slow Moving Drains

Beware of slow or clogged drains. This is often a warning sign that your septic system is having trouble and may soon be backing up into your home.

The source of the issue may be non-flushable items, food scraps, fats, oils, or grease, stuck in the pipes, not allowing water to drain properly.

Bubbling or Gurgling Sounds

If you’ve ever heard unfamiliar sounds coming from a toilet, bubbling or gurgling, it is probably a ‘red flag’ that either a septic tank is full or the pipes are blocked.

Bad Odors

The bacteria that lives inside your septic tank is responsible for breaking down waste, produces gas. This gas shouldn’t be a problem thanks to the vents in the septic system and rooftop.

If you start smelling a foul odor, something like rotten eggs, there may be a malfunction or blockage somewhere in the septic system.

Standing Water

If this foul odor is outside your home or surface water appears near your drain field or septic tank when it hasn’t been raining, then waste water may be leaking onto your property.

Spongy or Bright Green Grass

Green grass may not be a good thing if it is an isolated patch of bright green grass on or near your septic system. It typically means that waste water is leaking.

Inadequate Maintenance Is The Most Common Reason Of Septic System Failure

Regular maintenance from the team at Orlando Septic System is the most cost effective way to repair small issues before they lead to costly repairs and big headaches.

Start saving money and a lot of frustration by contacting Orlando Septic System