Common Signs & Symptoms of an Unhealthy Septic System

Problems with septic systems can be due to many reasons. It is Foothill Sanitary Septic’s  business to  determine the cause of the problem(s). We will not only repair the problem but get to what caused the problem in the first place. We address the cause as well as the solution. Some of the common causes of failure include (but not limited to)  crushed or broken pipes, root intrusion into the laterals, clogged soil affecting soil absorption (from a variety of reasons), the septic tank is overfull with solids, configuration parameters are incorrect for usage and excess water being introduced into the system, whether through overuse or leaking toilets or faucets.

Common  Symptoms

• Slow, Sluggish Toilet Flushing & Drains
  
• Backing Up Into The House
• Foul Odors
• Wet Areas Around The Septic Tank
• Wet Or Ponding Water  In Or Around the Drain Field
• Broken Pressure/ Dosing Laterals – (Spraying Water)
• Buzzing / Clicking Noises From Control Panel
• **Alarms  From Control Panel Lights or Audible Alarms)