There are some types of home maintenance and repairs that just can’t be put off very long. Septic services are one of those because they have a tendency to get worse over time. These types of problems don’t resolve themselves. What usually happens is that the problem gets bigger and more expensive. According to IBISWorld, septic, drain, and sewer cleaning services are worth about $6.4 billion in 2022. Let’s look at a few signs that you might need septic services.

1. Backed-up Plumbing

One of the first signs that you’re having problems with your septic tank is that you’ll start to have backed-up plumbing. This can look like slow-moving drains, righting toilet volume, or overflowing toilets. In severe cases, you’ll see drains backing up into bathtubs, sinks, and toilets. Not only is this inconvenient, but it can also put your family’s health at risk. This is wastewater that’s backing up. Wastewater is highly contaminated and you don’t want it backing up into your home.

2. Puddles in Your Yard

Another sign that you might need septic services, is if you notice the development of puddles in your yard above where the septic tank is located. This is often a sign that the tank is not moving wastewater properly through to the leach field. The leach lines may have failed or the tank has too much solid matter in it to allow the wastewater to flow freely. Either way, this usually means you’ll need to have septic service professionals come to inspect the tank and possibly pump it.

3. Bad Smells Around Septic Tank

If wastewater isn’t flowing properly, you’ll start to notice foul odors in the yard around the septic tank area. This is due to the levels of contamination in the wastewater that is now making its way to the service. You should know, that not only is this a serious personal problem as a homeowner, but it’s also a community problem. Septic tanks are monitored and managed through community health departments. If your tank is malfunctioning, you might face fines or consequences for not having it fixed.

These are just a few signs that you might have septic tank issues. If you’re looking for quality septic tank services in your area, please contact our team at New London County Septic Excavation today.