Last updated 4 months ago
Your septic tank needs to be pumped about once every ten years, but the septic tank can fall into disrepair at any point, requiring cleaning or restoration to return it to proper, working condition. Here are three signs that your septic tank system is in need of cleaning or repairs:
1. Drainage Problem
A plugged septic tank prevents water from draining properly. This will cause water to gurgle back up in your sinks and bathtub. Carefully observe bathtubs and toilets when draining or flushing—water bubbling into either device signifies a plugged septic tank.
2. Soapy Water
Wash a load of laundry and check your nearby toilets, drains, or bathtubs for any backflow. If soapy water emerges, then take that as another sign that your septic system may need cleaning.
3. Toilet Trouble
When you flush your toilet, look to see if the water backs up into your bathtub or any strange places, like a patio or driveway drain. Water is meant to drain into the septic system, but if the pipes are clogged, then the water will travel to the nearest exit point—oftentimes another drain.
4. Bad Odor
Find your septic tank and see if any strange odors are emerging through the soil. Blocked septic tanks give off a putrid odor and can even begin to leech dirty septic waste water into your yard. This is a serious health issue and requires the assistance of a professional immediately.
A failing septic tank can lead to serious issues with your home’s drainage system. At Farris Septic, we offer a full range of septic inspection, pumping, and repair services for all of your sanitary needs. For more information, call one of our trained technicians at (866) 415-4602 for quality service and excellent results.
Last updated 5 months ago
According to the Watershed Council, septic systems need to be maintained just like many other components of a home. If you maintain your septic system properly, you can avoid contamination issues and the high costs behind replacing an entire septic or sewer system. The Watershed Council also offers several imperative things that you can do to make sure that your home or septic system is working properly:
- Inspect the sludge level of the tank every 2 years
- Contract a licensed septic tank cleaning service to pump the tank
- Do not use commercial products that claim to be a substitute for maintenance pumping
- Avoid using chemical such as drainer cleaner or bleach
- Do not put products down the drain that contain hazardous, toxic, or non-biodegradable materials
A properly maintained septic system will improve your overall water quality, will be less likely to contaminate surface water, groundwater, and the environment, and can help save money for you and your family.
To read the full brochure, visit the Watershed Council website.
For information about septic certifications, pumping, installation and repair visit the Farris Septic website or give us a call at (866) 415-4602 today! Our trained experts are here to help you!
Last updated 5 months ago
Our recent blog entries have been all about the importance of septic tank certification and proper maintenance. To discover more about septic systems, check out the following articles and websites or call Farris Septic at (866) 415-4602.
- The University of Georgia has a great overview of septic tank design and construction.
- Read this story about the suffering coral in the Florida Keys. If the surrounding areas had used reliable septic tank companies, then this tragedy would have likely been avoided.
Last updated 5 months ago
In this video, the speaker explains how septic tanks function. Your septic tank is connected to your house via a pipe; when you flush your wastewater, it travels through that pipe and into the septic tank. Solid matter sinks to the bottom of the tank, but the liquid rises and is diverted through more pipes into what’s called the drain or leech field. Once it’s in the drain field, the liquid evaporates harmlessly into the atmosphere.
If you have a septic tank that’s in need of servicing, then you should contact the professionals at Farris Septic. Here at Farris Septic, we handle routine issues, such as septic tank inspections and septic tank certifications, as well as septic tank pumping. We are proud to serve the Southern California area, for more information give us a call at (866) 415-4602 today.
Last updated 5 months ago
A septic tank certification is an extremely important document for homeowners, especially new homeowners. Read the following overview to learn exactly what it is and why it’s so important.
What a Septic Certification Is
Essentially, a septic certification is a document that confirms that your septic system has
- Been recently examined.
- Is currently working.
- Is up to code.
A septic certification isn’t a promise that your septic tank will not break, however—it’s not insurance.
Why a Septic Certification Is Important
A septic certification is important on a number of levels. For new homeowners, it serves as an assurance that they haven’t just purchased a home with a septic system that’s about to give way. For sellers, the certification is proof that they haven’t attempted to underhandedly pass on a home with a serious problem without first mentioning that serious problem to the buyers. Almost as importantly, however, a septic certification contains the following facts:
- The size of the septic tank and the associated drain field. This is incredibly important information, as the size of the tank will have a huge impact on how often the tank needs to be pumped.
- Where the drain field and the septic tank are located. You never want to accidentally build over a septic tank!
- How the tank and the drain field are put together. Septic laws don’t change often, but they do change. If you know exactly what your septic system is comprised of and how it’s arranged, then you’ll be able to quickly ascertain whether a new law will require you to make some repairs or alterations.
While a septic certification is an incredibly important document for any homeowner, you must make sure that the issuing plumbing company is one you can trust. In order to get the most thorough and accurate certification possible, you’re going to need a company that can perform a complete septic tank inspection. Farris Septic is that company. At Farris Septic, we perform septic tank inspections, as well as issue septic tank certifications for residents in Southern California. We also perform sewer tank pumping and repair sewer connections. For more information, call us at (866) 415-4602 today.
