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business and finance green solutionsHow do you know if you have a good septic tank?
Walk around your yard to look for a large bump in the grass on one side of the house. A sign that you have a septic system is a domed area under the grass. The size of the bump will vary depending on your house and the number of toilets you have, but it may be noticeable.
Similarly, it is asked, what are the signs that your septic tank is full?
Below are five signs that your septic tank is getting full or is full, and needs some attention.
- Pooling Water. If you are seeing pools of water on the lawn around your septic system's drain field, you could have an overflowing septic tank.
- Slow Drains.
- Odors.
- A Really Healthy Lawn.
- Sewer Backup.
- It's Time. This isn't a sign so much as a rule, but it is the most important thing to remember about your septic system.
- Pooling Water.
- Slow Drains.
- Odors.
- Your Lawn is Overly Healthy.
- High Nitrate Content in Well Water.
- Sewer Backup.
One may also ask, how do I know what size septic tank I have?
The only way to know for certain the size of your septic tank is to hire a septic maintenance provider to locate, open, and pump the tank. At that time he or she will be able to tell you its exact size and if it's in good shape or needs maintenance.
Continue reading to learn the 5 signs you should replace your septic tank.
- 1.) Sewage Backing Up. It's never a good sign when raw sewage backs up in sinks and toilets.
- 2.) Puddles in Yard. A concrete septic tank can last up to 40 years, given proper maintenance.
- 3.) Foul Odor.
- 4.) Contaminated Well Water.
- 5.) Greener Grass.