Have you noticed the drains in your sink, bathtub, or toilet are draining slower than normal? As one of the first signs of a full septic tank, this should be inspected immediately.
If you keep smelling bad, sewer-like odors in or around your home or business, it is most likely sewer gas coming from your septic system, meaning that your septic tank is almost full.
Go take a lap around your property and check for random pools of water, specifically by your sewer tank. This is a common sign of your septic tank beginning to overflow.
While normally lush, green grass is a good thing, if it is only the specific spot above your septic tank, there is most likely some overflow leaking out of the tank due to it getting full.
Your sewer backing up is the most obvious sign that your septic tank is full, but we recommend getting it cleaned out before this happens as backup can lead to extensive problems.
If you’re wanting a more scientific sign, you can check the nitrate levels in your well water as they will increase due to the waste from your full septic tank leaking into the surrounding soil.
