5 Signs Your Septic Tank Needs Replacing

Your current system has passed its expiry date

Archaeologists knocking on your door, asking to excavate in your backyard? If your septic tank resembles something dug up from the Stone Age, it might be time to upgrade to a poly tank.

You've outgrown the system

Has your family recently gained another graduate of the potty-training academy? A septic tanks" capacity to process household waste properly is directly correlated to the size of the tank. If your family is getting bigger, you'll need a septic tank to match.

Slow drains are making washing up a nightmare

Pull the plug out and the water just stays in the sink? Is your shower unintentionally doubling as a bath? Poor drainage can be a sign that your septic can needs a serious overhaul.

Your backyard has turned into a duck pond

Do you have to wear gumboots when you go out the back even on sunny days? This can mean your tank is leaking, or maybe the absorption trench system is plocked or at full capacity. Either way, a new or additional septic mey be is the solution.

Contaminated water sources nearby

Is the fragrant scent of your outdoor garden superseded by the pungent smell of partly treated sewer? This may be a sign of an overloaded, or 'unhealthy' septic system? Consider having the system pumped out and then add a generous dose of 'septic tank maintenance' liquid to restore a healthy balance of bacteria in the tank.

A septic system that is not overloaded and has the correct balance of bacteria should not produce offensive odours.