My sink, tub and shower are draining slowly and I'm concerned that sewage may back up! How can I fix it?
A: Human contact with sewage is a serious health threat. Bacteria and viruses in sewage could cause serious illness. Make sure to avoid contact!
POTENTIAL CAUSES | POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS |
Excess water use in house |
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Groundwater infiltrating into tanks |
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Improper plumbing/blocked pipe |
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Roots clogging pipes |
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Tank’s outlet filter plugging up |
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Tank baffles broken or plugged |
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Pump failure |
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Help! I have sewage breaking out on the ground.
A: Firstly, human contact with sewage is a serious health threat. Bacteria and viruses in sewage could cause serious illness. AVOID CONTACT. Be sure to place a barrier around the area until the problem is fixed and use sand or bark dust over the breakout to minimize potential contact.
POTENTIAL CAUSES | POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS |
Excess water use in house |
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Groundwater infiltrating into tanks |
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High waste strength |
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Broken or blocked pipes |
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Pump failure |
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Improper distribution |
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Undersized drainfield |
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What do I do if my alarm is sounding?
A:
POTENTIAL CAUSES | POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS |
Too much water being used in house |
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Groundwater infiltrating into tanks |
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Pump failure |
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Fuse breaker tripped |
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Pump or float power cord unplugged |
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Controls malfunctioning |
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Control floats tangled by other parts in the chamber |
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Debris on floats and power cords causing improper function |
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[toggle title=”I’ve got the smell of sewage in my house. What should I do?”] A: Toxic gases can be flammable or make people sick so you’ll want to get it taken care of right away.
POTENTIAL CAUSES | POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS |
Sewage backup in house |
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Sewage surfacing in yard |
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Roof vent pipe blocked |
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Improper plumbing |
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Unsealed ejector sump pump |
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I've got the smell of sewage outside my house. What should I do?
A: While it’s not likely toxic, it’s still a nuisance that you’ll want to take care of.
POTENTIAL CAUSES | POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS |
Someone else’s septic problems |
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Sewage surfacing in yard |
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Inspection port caps damaged or removed |
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Tank lids not sealed or improperly installed |
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My float is chattering and my pump turns on and off rapidly. What should I do?
A: Typically there’s a mercury float switch installed to control the pump. What you’ll want to do is replace the chattering float switch with a correct “mechanical” float switch
My pipes and system freezes in the winter. How can I prevent this?
A: If it’s not taken care if properly, this could result in the system malfunctioning causing breakouts or backups
POTENTIAL CAUSES | POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS |
Improper construction |
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Transport line doesn’t drain between doses |
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Water not flowing through system often enough |
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Compacted ground not insulating pipes or drainfield |
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