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What Causes Septic System Failures
Sewage is a dangerous and potentially harmful substance that can make people sick. If your septic system fails, untreated sewage can back up into the home or drainfield and contaminate groundwater or surface water.
Often the first Omaha, Nebraska of a problem is sewage back up into drains in the house. This indicates that the septic tank or drain field is clogged or full and no longer capable of dispersing wastewater.
The most common reason for a septic system to fail is lack of maintenance. The septic tank needs to be pumped regularly based on the number of bedrooms in the home (see NC State Extension publications Septic Systems and Their Maintenance, AG-439-13, and Septic System Owner’s Guide, AG-439-22). A second common reason for failure is flushing of large amounts of harsh chemicals into the plumbing fixtures. These chemicals disrupt and kill off the important bacterial environment in the septic system that breaks down and treats the sewage, leading to a complete clog of the drain field.
Septic System Inspection Checklist: What to Look for During Maintenance
A third sign of a failing septic system is water levels rising in the home or ponding above the drainfield. Another telltale sign is an unusual odor that smells like sewage. This odor is caused by a clog in the ventilation ducts of the septic tank that is trapping gasses from the septic system. If you notice this odor, call a plumber or septic service. In addition, water testing should be done on drinking and cooking water to detect coliform bacteria and nitrates that may indicate septic system contamination.
“Crown Pumping, LLC
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“3722 S 119th Street
Omaha, NE 68144
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(402) 957-7449