Septic System Problems — Diagnose Your Issue
Something wrong with your septic system? Find your symptom below to learn what it means, what to do next, and what it might cost to fix.
Septic Backup After Heavy Rain
Heavy rain saturates the soil around your drain field, preventing it from absorbing wastewater.
UrgentSigns Your Drain Field Is Failing
Your drain field (also called a leach field) is the underground network that filters wastewater from your septic tank into the soil.
Needs AttentionYard Smells Like Sewage
A sewage odor in your yard almost always means your septic system is struggling.
Needs AttentionToilet Gurgling With Septic System
Gurgling sounds from your toilet when you flush, or when you run the sink or washing machine, often mean your septic tank is full or there’s a partial clog in the line between your home and the tank.
InformationalFirst-Time Septic Owner Guide
If you’ve just bought a home with a septic system — congratulations, and don’t panic.
InformationalSeptic System vs. Cesspool: What’s the Difference?
Septic systems and cesspools both handle household wastewater, but they work differently.
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