Has a horrible stench of sewage or a sewage back-up left you texting S.O.S.S? “Save Our Septic Situation!”? If so, keep reading to learn what to do and who to call.
S.O.S.S. & When to Call for Help
Stench and backup are clear indicators of a sewage emergency, but there are other less dramatic situations that also require immediate septic services. The 5 main indicators that you are either heading for or in a septic emergency are:
· flushing your toilet successfully is difficult or it regularly backs up
· growing suddenly lush grass in your yard
· gurgling sounds in your pipes or very slow draining
· pooling of water near the septic tank or drain field
· smelling sewage inside and out
These issues require prompt attention to avoid a full-blown S.O.S.S. emergency. The best course of action is to call a professional septic service company for septic pumping and other septic services.
Full-Blown S.O.S.S.
Three situations are undeniable septic emergencies and will have you calling for emergency septic services in a flash. They are:
· blackwater overflow, or sewage backing up and flowing into the lowest level of your home
· your septic tank alarm going off, which indicates high levels of water in the system
· mechanical breakdown of crucial components of your septic system
Septic Emergencies
In addition to being annoying and inconvenient, septic emergencies can also pose significant health risks due to exposure to harmful bacteria and potential environmental contamination. They require immediate action:
· stop all water usage
· call a professional septic service provider, and
· take precautions to avoid contact with contaminated areas
Emergency Septic Services
The services your septic professional performs during an S.O.S.S. call will depend on your situation and the type of issues that need to be resolved. However, emergency septic services usually include the pumping of your septic tank. This is often called “cleaning without cleaning.” It entails the removal of all liquid and some of the floating waste with the use of a vacuum truck. It is a common septic maintenance service and should be done every 3-5- years to help mitigate problems and emergencies.
Your S.O.S.S. service call will also include professional assessment, repair, and other maintenance work. Your technician will take health and safety measures to help mitigate the health risks associated with sewage exposure and environmental contamination. Before pulling away from your house with the contents of your septic tank in their truck, your emergency septic service technician will offer advice and guidance on how to prevent future emergency problems.
Who to Call for Septic Services
If you require emergency septic services or simply want quality septic services, call Carter's Septic Tank Service and Portable Washrooms. We have been providing complete septic tank solutions throughout the Moncton area for over 50 years.
Our affordable septic tank pumping, repair, installation, and other septic tank services are available for both residential and commercial properties. We are also the ones to call for your water hauling and excavation needs.
Call us today for comprehensive septic care offered with K.E.S.: Knowledge, Expertise, and a Smile.
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