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Signs You Might Need Septic Tank Services

With the proper care and maintenance, a septic system can last for decades. While nothing lasts forever, frequent pumping and making repairs when you need them can help maximize efficiency for as long as possible. While it can be difficult to assess whether it’s time for septic services such as repairs or replacement, knowing the telltale signs can help you take fast action.

• Foul Odor: If you notice a rotten egg smell on your property, it’s a clear sign of a septic issue, especially accompanied with standing water . It could mean that it’s time to pump your tank or the effluent filter is clogged. Schedule septic tank services as soon as possible if you observe these signs.

• Slow Drains: If the sinks, bathtubs, and/or toilets start to drain more slowly, or gurgle when you flush, it could be a sign that your septic tank is clogged or full. Pay close attention to your drains and contact us right away if you notice them draining more slowly than usual.

• Plumbing Backups: Clogging, gurgling noises, or bad odors coming from the toilet often times means that the septic tank needs to be pumped out. Septic tanks should be pumped out every three to five years.

• Septic Alarm: Some septic systems contain pumps, and if it does then it will have a high level alarm. If your septic alarm is going off it usually means that the pump is no longer working, or the control float has malfunctioned. These should be replaced as soon as possible to avoid wastewater surfacing. Give us a call if you have a septic alarm that is going off.

• Greener Grass: If you notice your grass turning a particularly lush green color near your septic tank or drain lines, and there is wastewater coming to the surface, it likely means that this grass is getting extra nitrogen from leaking sewage waste. If you notice this change in your lawn, contact our septic tank service company. 

• Standing Water: Standing water in your yard on or around your septic system is always a problem that should be looked in to. Contact our professionals to take a look if you suspect that it is near your septic system. Storm water should be diverted away from the septic system. Standing water, accompanied by foul odors could mean that your septic tank isn’t disposing of the waste correctly, which means it’s time to repair or replace it.

Holland Septic Services offers comprehensive septic tank repairs and other services for property owners throughout the greater Sanford, Holly Springs, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina, NC areas. If you need prompt service you can trust, give our team a call to schedule an appointment!