Rezab Plumbing Knows the Signs With Your Septic System
Those of you who own a home with a septic system, you know all too well the potential for something to go wrong with them, especially those with old tanks. The cause of a failing septic system can stem from inadequate maintenance, a poorly designed system, or you're faced with an old system. One sign that your septic tank may be acting up is slow-moving drains in your sinks, toilets, and bathtubs. Sewage backflow is the usual culprit.
Septic Tank Repairs, Rezab Plumbing Has You Covered
Another common problem from older systems is surfacing wastewater that's present on the ground. You can notice a couple of different ways. You can smell raw sewage, and there are soggy wet areas near the tank. In some cases, you can see a lush green patch of grass or plants that are out of place. It indicates a sewage leak in which the vegetation is living off the nutrients of the sewage. When you need septic tank repairs, trust the experts at Rezab Plumbing.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), an inspection of your septic system should be completed at least every three years. They also say in the case of systems with electrical float switches, pumps, or mechanical components, you should carry out the inspection more often, once a year is recommended. Keep records on work performed, pumping and maintenance completed to your tank. The frequency of pumping your tank is relative to these four factors:
- The volume of solids in wastewater
- Total wastewater generated
- Household size
- Type of Septic tank
Properly Maintain Your Septic Tank
The life expectancy of a septic tank is anywhere from 15 to 40 years. At the same time, some experts say 30 years under the best conditions. There is no real science to projecting the life expectancy of your septic tank. One thing all experts agree on is proper installation and maintenance will extend the life of your tank. Most would also agree that steel septic tanks will rust out with time, and most steel tanks installed 15 years ago are rusted out. The concrete septic tank will, by far, perform the best, but even they have their drawbacks if the tank was built with poor-quality concrete. Concrete tanks constructed with high-quality materials, designed correctly and installed properly will last 40 years or longer. When you need septic tank repairs, Rezab Plumbing has you covered.
Know Where The Septic Tank And Leach Field Are Located
Most homeowners have a basic understanding of how their septic tank works, but that understanding is very general. For example, some may not know much about the leach field, also known as the drain field. Most homeowners know where their tank is located but may not know where the leach field resides. It's essential that every homeowner has a layout of their leach field.
Failing Leach Lines Could Mean A Failing Septic Tank
Many failures to the septic system are a direct result of a failing leach field. The leach field is in place to disperse and filter waste, and the septic tank relies on that to take place. If wastewater builds up at the bottom of the leach field and solid waste builds up on the soil will plug up and prevent proper drainage.
Here are some common reasons your leach field may experience failure:
- Pouring chemical down your drains such as paint, grease, and other problematic substances could affect your leach field
- Damage caused by a vehicle that's parked on or traveling over the leach field
- Excessive amounts of rainfall or snow runoff
- Plant and tree roots that conflict with pipes
- Time-worn leach field
- Broken Septic Tank - Call Rezab Plumbing Today!
Proper maintenance starts inside your home. Every homeowner should educate family members on what they should not put down the drain. If you're experiencing a slow-moving or clogged drain or need your septic tank inspected, call the experts at Rezab Plumbing today!
Other Areas Of Service
Other Services:
Drain Cleaning
Faucet Replacement/ Repair
Water Heater Installation/ Repair
Toilet Installation/ Repair
Shower Valve Repair
Home Repiping Service
Gas Line Repair & Installation
Tankless Water Heater
Whole House Filtration Systems
Leak Detection Services
Septic Tank Problems
Leach Lines Repair or Replace
Water Pressure Repairs
