Hurricane Season
When storms happen, they can put stress on your septic system. The ground around your septic system can become saturated, making it harder for your septic to flow properly. Once a storm hits, there is not much you can do but wait it out. The best tip is to use as little water as possible. By adding less water to the system, you allow the ground water to dry without overloading the system.
Signs of septic system failure includes settling of tank, backups of drains into the house, the ground around the drain field soggy, or foul odors around the system. Once flooded water recedes, we recommend waiting until the ground around the system has dried before pumping out the septic tank. If you have a lift station and the power is out for an extended period, Southern Septic can pump down the lift station to avoid a wastewater backup.
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