Septic tanks gradually fill with solid waste. The grey water is allowed to pass through the tank and out into the underground drain field lines in your yard. Once the tank is full of solid waste, you may experience sewage backups in the toilets or slow drains in tubs and sinks.
What are the signs that your septic tank is full?
How to tell your septic tank is full and needs emptying
- Pooling water.
- Slow drains.
- Odors.
- An overly healthy lawn.
- Sewer backup.
What happens if septic tank gets too full?
• Too much sludge and scum in the tank
They just stay behind and build up. If you don't have the tank pumped out (de-sludged) regularly, it will eventually fail and untreated wastewater with heavy solids contamination will flow out of the tank, clogging pipes and the absorption trenches.
