{"id":294,"date":"2020-09-21T00:14:09","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T00:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.american-sanitation.com\/blog\/?p=294"},"modified":"2020-08-19T18:20:17","modified_gmt":"2020-08-19T18:20:17","slug":"signs-that-septic-tank-pumping-isnt-enough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.american-sanitation.com\/blog\/signs-that-septic-tank-pumping-isnt-enough\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs That Septic Tank Pumping Isn\u2019t Enough"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve owned a septic tank for long enough, you know that septic tank pumping in Novato, CA<\/a> is something you have to do from time to time. The tank gets full, no matter how well you treat it, and septic tank pumping is something that goes along with having a septic system. While your septic system isn\u2019t the most pleasant thing to think about, it\u2019s an important part of the house. There are times when things are running slowly, and you need to pump the tank out. There are other times when the whole tank might need to be replaced. Here are some signs that tell you to replace the tank.<\/p>\n

Sign 1: Tank Issues Continue<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have your tank pumped out and still have problems<\/a>, or there are issues that follow issues and it seems to be continuous, the tank probably needs to be replaced. The tank might be overflowing, and the contents might not be broken down inside in the right manner. It can sometimes be easier to replace the tank than to try and fix things, especially on an older tank. Consult with professionals to see what is best.<\/p>\n

Sign 2: Puddles Of Water<\/strong><\/p>\n

When your septic system is working right, there shouldn\u2019t be standing water in the yard. It could be sewage ad that will have a rather unpleasant scent to it. The puddles can be a health concern so you\u2019ll want to have a professional take a look at it as soon as you can. It might mean that you need septic tank pumping, or it could be that you need the whole tank replaced in order to take care of the issue for good.<\/p>\n

Sign 3: Back Ups And Clogs<\/strong><\/p>\n

If your pipes are draining slow, it could be because of a clog. But sometimes, those backups and clogs are signs of a larger issue. Again, it could be that your tank needs to be pumped out or, it might be that you need a new tank completely. You never want sewage to back up into your home so if you see the drains slowing down, it\u2019s important to get things checked out.<\/p>\n

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It can be hard for most homeowners to tell the difference between when you need septic tank pumping<\/a> in Novato, CA and when you might need the whole tank or system replaced. If your septic system is relatively new, chances are when you see signs like those above, you need a pumping. But if the tank is old, it could need replacement. The best thing you can do is call the professionals at American Sanitation Inc whenever you see anything of concern and ask questions, have them come out and check things out, and give their professional assessment and opinion. We treat your home as our own and we only recommend to you what we would do if we were in your situation. We\u2019re here for septic advice, pumping, replacement, and more<\/a> to keep your home operating well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve owned a septic tank for long enough, you know that septic tank pumping in Novato, CA is something you have to do from time to time. The tank gets full, no matter how well you treat it, and septic tank pumping is something that goes along with having a septic system. While your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":295,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.american-sanitation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.american-sanitation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.american-sanitation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.american-sanitation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.american-sanitation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=294"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.american-sanitation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":297,"href":"https:\/\/www.american-sanitation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294\/revisions\/297"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.american-sanitation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/295"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.american-sanitation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=294"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.american-sanitation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=294"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.american-sanitation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=294"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}