How Do You Troubleshoot Septic Tank Problems?
Homes that use a home septic system rather than a public sewer system empty solid and liquid waste into an underground septic tank. The liquid flows out of the tank into a septic leach field, while the solid material remains inside the tank. Occasional problems can cause the septic tank to malfunction, posing both a potential health risk and a large and often pungent inconvenience. Learn how to troubleshoot such problems to help resolve them safely and efficiently. Reduce home water usage during rainy seasons or other situations where your drain field is already soaked with water. This may resolve problems with a frequently overflowing septic field. Cut back on showers, toilet flushing and running a dishwasher or laundry washing machine. In addition, sudden increases in septic tank usage, such as a large amount of visitors using your home for several days, can also cause flooding of the septic tank. Pump the septic tank if it is an older tank or a small tank that cannot adequately hand
