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It is a general rule of thumb to have your septic tank emptied every 2-3 years. But sometimes, your tank may fill up sooner than expected due to factors such as frequency of use and the size of your tank. It is not always easy to know when your septic tank is full, especially if you’ve never had the problem of it overflowing before. However, it’s extremely important that you know how to tell if your septic tank is full because it saves you the environmental hazard and the embarrassment that comes with an overflowing tank!
A full septic tank is something that requires immediate action – it’s not something that should wait a few days. Here are a few signs that can help you out:
A Bubbling Noise
If your toilet is making a strange bubbling or gurgling noise, you should ring up your septic drainage company. If you delay, your toilet could overflow – which is not a very pretty situation!
Constant Clogs
If you are noticing that your toilet is clogging up more often than usual and you aren’t overloading it with toilet paper or flushing anything down your toilet other than toilet paper, you may want to check in with the Shadai team. Constant clogs, together with the water level in your toilet bowl rising beyond its usual level, are often indicators that your septic tank is full.
A Foul Odour
A dead giveaway of your septic tank being too far on the full side is a horrid stench. You may not notice this if your tank is placed far away from your house, but if you notice the signs mentioned above, you should walk out to where your tank is located and do some olfactory investigations.
We hope that you find these warning signs useful and that they save you from any septic troubles. If you suspect your tank is too full, please get in touch with us and let us know the size of your tank so that we can quote you on emptying it safely and hygienically.
This is a very helpful article! It’s definitely important to be aware of the signs of a full septic tank. In your experience, are there any preventative measures homeowners can take to avoid their septic tank from filling up too quickly? For instance, are there certain products that should never be flushed down the toilet?