There are several telltale signs that your septic system is not functioning properly:
- The area around the leach field is unusually wet or spongy, indicating that wastewater isn’t draining efficiently through the soil.
- The grass around the leach field grows faster and thicker and is greener than the rest of your lawn.
- The leach field contains areas of standing water.
- There is a sewer odor, especially after rainfall.
- Water – sometimes dark or foul-smelling – runs from the leach field.
- Sinks, tubs and toilets drain slowly or back up despite repeated plunging.
When in Doubt, Check it Out
None of these symptoms is definitive of a septic system failure. For example, a foul odor in the home may be caused by a blocked vent (often caused by birds or mice) rather than a septic system failure. lt’s also possible for a system to fail without the homeowner noticing any of these problems.
The only certain way to determine if a septic system is functioning properly is to have it inspected by a professional.
Hercules eliminates the guesswork by using fiber-optic cameras to visually inspect your sepiic tank, distribution box and laterals. We pinpoint the problem and offer an efficient, cost-effective solution.
