One of the biggest reasons to routinely clean and maintain your septic tank is to prevent it from overflowing. When the system gets too full, the tank can no longer hold the contents, but they have to go somewhere, so they seep out into your yard.
There are several problems that occur when the septic tank overflows into your yard. For starters, you'll probably notice a foul smell above the septic tank and around the drain field. If enough liquid has escaped, you may also notice pooling water on your yard above the tank. The grass around the septic tank may also be lush and green, while the rest of your grass is dull. Inside your house, you may notice sewage backup and slow drains.
There are several problems that occur when the septic tank overflows into your yard. For starters, you'll probably notice a foul smell above the septic tank and around the drain field. If enough liquid has escaped, you may also notice pooling water on your yard above the tank. The grass around the septic tank may also be lush and green, while the rest of your grass is dull. Inside your house, you may notice sewage backup and slow drains.