SEPTIC SYSTEMS OVERVIEW

If your home is not connected to city sewer, you have a septic system. A septic system is an underground setup that treats and disposes of wastewater from your home. It has two main parts, a septic tank and a drain field.

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Wastewater from your toilets, sinks, and drains flows into the septic tank first. Solids settle to the bottom and break down over time. The liquid then moves out to the drain field, where the soil naturally filters it before it returns to the ground.

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A septic system that gets regular care can last for decades. One that gets ignored can fail in just a few years and cost thousands of dollars to fix.

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SIGNS YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM NEEDS ATTENTION

Slow drains throughout the house

Sewage odors in your yard or near your drain field

Standing water or soggy spots in the yard

Gurgling sounds in your pipes

Sewage backing up into your home

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If you notice any of these signs, call us right away. Waiting can turn a small problem into a much bigger, more expensive one.

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HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU PUMP YOUR SEPTIC TANK?

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Most homes need their septic tank pumped every three to five years, depending on the size of the tank and the household. Regular pumping keeps solids from building up and reaching the drain field, which is the most expensive part of your system to repair.

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SEPTIC PLUS SERVES NORTHEAST GEORGIA

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Septic Plus, Inc. has served homeowners throughout Jefferson, Commerce, Athens, Gainesville, and the surrounding Northeast Georgia communities for years. We offer septic pumping, inspections, repairs, and new system installation.

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Call 770-472-7587 to schedule service or ask us any questions about your septic system.

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