What You Need to Know

About Your Septic System

Frequently Asked Questions

If one or more of these issues are happening to you, call us to help. We are always here to answer any questions and to address any of your concerns.

Do's and Dont's

When it comes to a septic system, be proactive. Have your tank pumped every 3 to 5 years - or even more often if it is an older system. Always use septic safe toilet paper, and never flush baby wipes or wipes of any kind (even if they say septic safe). Most importantly, do not drain your grease or oil into your sink. Grease and oil solidify as it cools and will clog your septic system. Overuse of bleach down your drains can kill your active bacteria within your tank. Call Us to ask about an enzyme treatment to create healthy bacteria.

1 - Is your septic alarm going off?

If your pump alarm is going off, then it most likely means that your tank is full. Call Us so we can pump it for you before it starts backing up into your home.

2 - Are you noticing a smell in your home or are your toilets bubbling?

One of the first indicators that your septic tank may be full are odors coming from your bathroom and bubbling toilets. Don’t wait to get your tank pumped. These are the early warning signs that your tank is full. Call US ASAP, you might be waking up to overflowing toilets and showers if you wait.

3 - Are your toilets slow flushing or slow draining?

This can be a tricky one. Is it your plumbing? Or is it your septic system? Don’t rule out that it’s not a plumbing issue if you’re on septic. Call Us and we can walk you through some troubleshooting steps to determine whether it’s septic or a plumbing issue.

4 - Are there pools of water on your lawn?

We expect pooling water after a heavy rain, especially here in Florida with our afternoon summer showers. But areas of saturation on your lawn where your drain field is located is a sign that your septic system is full and overflowing. If this is what you see on the lawn, it’s best to Call Us to have your tank pumped and your drainfield assessed.

5 - What about roots, pools, and structures near my drain field?

Roots can cause issues with your septic system. If you are doing some landscaping, please do not plant trees or large bushes near your septic system. Roots are drawn to the water in your drainfield and will grow to clog your system, thereby blocking the absorption. You should also never park your car or build or install any kind of structure on top of your drain field. This can collapse your drainfield and cost you thousands of dollars to fix. Examples of these structures are patios, drive ways, sheds and above ground pools. We offer septic system inspections if you are unsure about the health of your drain field. Check out our Services page to learn more and give us a call to schedule an inspection of your septic system.