Signs of Septic System Failure

When your Las Vegas septic system fails, it can cause all sorts of problems, from sinkholes in your yard to bad smells in your home. At Las Vegas Septic Service, we offer septic tank pumping in Henderson, NV, and the surrounding area, that will keep your septic system running its best and lasting for many years to come.

Like every other system, your septic system has a lifespan. How long your Henderson, NV septic system lasts greatly depends on the quality and frequency of the septic tank maintenance that you have regularly performed on your septic system. If you’re experiencing problems with your septic system, here are three signs that could indicate septic system failure.

Slow Draining Sinks, Toilets, and Drains

If your bathtub, shower, and sinks are draining slowly or if you hear gurgling sounds in pipes and other plumbing, it could mean that there’s damage or blockage in your septic system. With regular septic tank cleaning along with inspections, you can prevent clogs from damaging your septic system.

Foul Smelling Odors

Foul-smelling odors coming from inside drains or around the drain-field located outside the home can indicate a failing septic system. Foul odors entering the home through drains could indicate a clogged pipe between the house and the septic tank or a clog located somewhere else within the septic system. Your septic system should last for many years, but if the area around the drain-field smells bad or is wet and soggy, it could mean that the drain-field has failed and may need replacing. A drain-field can fail because of age, low-quality septic system, poor installation, or improper care and maintenance.

Sinkholes and Lush Patches of Vegetation

If you see sinkholes in your yard, wet areas, or lush green vegetation in places where you don’t frequently water, then it can be an indication of septic system damage or failure. It’s best to have one of our professionals to evaluate your system to determine the best course of action if your system is leaking waste into your yard.

If you need septic services, such as a complete septic tank replacement, we can ensure the job gets done quickly and efficiently. For all of your septic tank repair, replacement, and maintenance needs, call Las Vegas Septic Service and let us be your go-to septic plumbing company.