When your septic system’s working right, you don’t even notice it. But when it’s failing? That mess is hard to ignore. From foul smells to backyard bogs, here are 7 warning signs your septic tank might be on the verge of disaster.
1. Slow Drains All Over the House
If everything from your sinks to your tub is draining slower than usual, your septic tank could be overloaded or clogged.
2. Bad Smells Around the Yard
The stench of sewage is a dead giveaway. If your backyard smells like something died under it… it might be your septic system leaking underground.
3. Standing Water
If your lawn is wet but it hasn’t rained? You might be looking at septic overflow. That’s a health risk waiting to happen.
4. Sewage Backup
Wastewater coming up through your toilets or drains is one of the most dangerous signs. Don’t wait—get emergency help immediately.
5. Bright Green Grass in One Spot
If one patch of your yard is poppin’ like the Garden of Eden, it could be feeding off your leaking septic system.
6. Gurgling in Your Pipes
Strange sounds coming from the toilet or drain? That’s the system struggling. Gurgles are cries for help.
7. It’s Been 3+ Years Since You Pumped
If you don’t remember the last time you had your tank pumped, it’s time. Regular service prevents breakdowns and $$$ repairs.
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For more septic information and service, call Action Septic Tank Service at 770-922-1434 and visit our website.
Action Septic Tank Service is located in Alpharetta-Milton, GA, in North Fulton County. We provide residential, commercial and industrial septic and sewer service for North Atlanta, Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. We are open daily from 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM and also provide emergency service.
Septic and Sewer Services: septic pumping, septic cleaning, maintenance, inspections, installations, line repair and replacement, drainfield repair and replacement, hydro jetting, sewer line cleaning, sewer line repair and replacement, dry wells, alternative systems, backhoe work, backflow prevention, excavating, septic treatments, grease trap cleaning and care
North Atlanta – Metro Atlanta Service Areas: Acworth, Alpharetta, Atlanta, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Buford, Canton, Crabapple, Cumming, Duluth, Dunwoody, East Cobb, Gainesville, Gwinnett, Holly Springs, Johns Creek, Lanier, Marietta, Metro Atlanta, Milton, Norcross, North Atlanta, North Fulton, Peachtree Corners, Roswell, Sandy Plains, Sandy Springs, South Forsyth, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Waleska, West Cobb, Woodstock
North GA Counties: Barrow County, Cherokee County, Cobb County, Dawson County, DeKalb County, East Cobb County, Fayette County, Forsyth County, Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Hall County, North Fulton County, South Forsyth County, West Cobb County
For more septic information and service, call Action Septic Tank Service at 770-922-1434 and visit our website.
