Know the Warning Signs of a failing septic system

You don’t need to know exactly what’s wrong with your septic system before calling a professional.

You just need to recognize when something isn’t right.

🚽 Inside the house

Slow drains
Gurgling toilets
Recurring backups
Sewage odors
Plumbing problems that keep coming back

🌱 Outside

Wet or soggy areas
Standing water
Unusually lush vegetation
Sewage surfacing
Sewage odors
Changes around the treatment area

⚠️ Other warning signs

A septic alarm is going off
Problems occur after heavy water use
Problems appear or worsen following heavy rain
Problems continue after the tank has been pumped
You don’t know when the system was last inspected or pumped
You don’t know what type of septic system you have