What to do if your Central Florida septic system is failing? You want to get it fixed as soon as you can. The repair can be complex or simple, depending on the situation. The best advice is to identify the problem, avoid making the issue words and contact a local professional.
Having a septic system is a big responsibility, the Environmental Protection Agency has strict laws concerning them. An inefficient system can cause dangerous consequences such as groundwater pollution and toxic gasses.
Never climb into the septic tank or dig up any of the components on your own. The septic tank contains very toxic gases that are combustible.
“Never lean over a septic tank opening or stick your head into tank to examine its interior – you could become overcome by gases, fall into the tank, and suffocate. Leave tank cleaning and repairs to trained professionals,” SC Department of Environmental Services.
Damage Control
Hazardous and untreated wastewater contain hazardous pathogens. If you see wastewater pooling in your bathtub or yard, make sure to keep people and pets away. This should only be cleaned up by someone wearing proper protective gear.
Contact A Septic System Professional
When your septic tank is backing up and need repairs, it can be a real emergency. Especially if you are ankle deep in well, wastewater. For times like this, it is important to have the name and phone number of a reliable and affordable septic repair company.
Most people in Central Florida have the contact information to their doctor, car mechanic, maybe even an air conditioning person, and handyman. All safely stored in their phone. It should be the same for a septic service, because you never know when you are going to need one to respond out quick. Before the backed up waste water causes serious damage.
A service not only there to handle emergencies, but a company there to handle pumping out your septic tank and handle inspections. This way you may be able to avoid that emergency all together. You feel confident enough to trust them to be reliable and won’t cost an arm and a leg.
