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Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
Is your Septic System Failing? What are the Warning Signs
Monday, June 15th, 2009
Is Your Septic System Failing? … What are the Warning Signs
If you notice any of the following signs of a potential failure or if you suspect your septic system may be having problems, contact for further diagnostics. Should your Septic fail contact Lilly’s Septic Service at 253-639-3606 425-432-3084 360-825-4809
Odors, surfacing sewage, or wet spots in the drainfield area.
- Plumbing or septic tank backups (often a black liquid with a disagreeable odor).
- Slow draining fixtures.
- Gurgling sounds in the plumbing system.
- If you have a well and tests show the presence of coliform (bacteria) or nitrates, your drainfield may be failing.
- Standing liquid over the drainfield, even during dry weather. This may indicate an excessive amount of effluent is moving up through the soil, instead of downward.