If your property or commercial business runs on a septic tank, you’ll want to take precautionary measures to ensure your system runs smoothly through every season. Beyond annual septic tank maintenance with an experienced technician, you’ll need to schedule septic tank pumping every three to five years to eliminate solid waste deposits. Here are a few signs indicating it’s time for this crucial upkeep appointment. 

4 Signs It’s Time for Septic Tank Pumping

1. Slow Drains

When sinks, toilets, and showers are slow to drain, the culprit may not be a clog in your pipes. On-going issues with draining often indicate a full septic tank as there’s nowhere for wastewater or solid waste to effectively travel. 

2. Flooded Drain Field

When your septic system is running smoothly, the drain field directly above your tank will remain dry. When solid waste clogs the tank, wastewater collects and rises to the surface resulting in water pooling or a yard that appears flooded from below. 

3. Sewage Smells

Your septic tank is a catch-all for wastewater and solid waste that flows through your pipes. When your tank reaches full capacity, you’ll notice a foul odor or sewage smell from your drain field. When your outdoor spaces, particularly near your septic tank, make you want to hold your nose, call your pumping team. 

4. Back-Ups

A septic tank that is at capacity will begin to malfunction in unsanitary ways. A visible sign that you need to remove solid waste from your tank includes frequent backups in your sinks and toilets. When the septic tank is the issue as opposed to a plumbing clog, a backup will likely appear black and will have a sewage smell.

Are you dealing with a backed-up septic tank? If so, Cox's Septic Service is ready to provide convenient, efficient septic tank pumping using the latest equipment. As the leading commercial waste removal company in Whitley County, KY, you can depend on this team of technicians to provide quality service when you need it the most. To schedule an appointment, call their Corbin-based office today at (606) 528-4782. For more information on their offerings and commitment to customer satisfaction, visit their website.