If you’re experiencing pumping issues with your septic system, it may be due to your septic tank needing maintenance. It’s important to be able to identify septic issues in order to prevent further damage from happening.

Quality Septic Inc. of Plant City, FL, wants to help homeowners stay on top of their septic maintenance tasks. We offer a full menu of repair and installation work, when necessary, but there are ways you can keep the cost of these services down. Watch for the following four top signs that you need septic services and call us before minor problems become major.

1. Slow drains

Are the water drains in your home moving slowly? Does it take a while for the water to drain after use? Slow drains are a sign that your septic tank has a clog or blockage of some sort, and this often can be resolved by having your tank pumped.

Keep in mind that a single slow drain in your home likely doesn’t point to a problem with your septic tank. A slow single drain probably is an isolated issue. However, if all the drains (including toilets, showers, and sinks) are sluggish, septic service is called for to solve the problem.

2. Backups

The unfortunate next stage after slow drains is usually backed-up drains. Having raw sewage backing up into your home sounds like a nightmare, and it very well can be. Fortunately, this problem can be fixed and prevented.

Any time your drains are backing up, it means there’s a pretty serious problem in your septic system. Of course, “serious” doesn’t mean hard to fix, it just means that backed-up drains are serious and need to be remedied. In most cases, backups are caused by a tank that’s too full and needs to be pumped out.

3. Standing water

If you notice pools of water forming on the ground above or around your septic tank, you should arrange for an inspection by a septic services professional.

Standing water is a clear sign that your septic tank has a leak and needs maintenance sooner rather than later. (Note: if it has rained heavily recently, give this water time to naturally abate.)

4. Foul smells

The smell of raw sewage is unmistakable and highly unpleasant. If you experience these odors inside or outside your home, the likely culprit is an over-full septic tank. What you’re smelling is septic gases being pushed out of the tank – gases which are not only foul but could be harmful to humans and animals.

When Quality Septic services a customer’s septic tank with regular pumping and maintenance, we give the homeowner a basic schedule to follow. When a septic tank is pumped regularly, you won’t be experiencing these strong odors.

The septic services you need

We hope this information has helped you understand a little more about your septic system and become alert to issues that signal a need for professional help.

Quality Septic is ready to solve all your problems with expert repair, maintenance, and installation services. Put 20+ years’ experience on your side by calling (813) 798-0122. You also can reach a septic pro through our contact form.