• Septic tanks are present typically when there is no city or county sewer service.

• Size is based on the expected number of occupants and volume of sewage.

• The sewer line runs from the home or building to the septic tank. A clean-out is an optional access point along the sewer line that aids in pipe access.

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Backups and Blockages

Symptoms: Gurgling sounds or full sewage backup inside the building. Flooding, or sewage backing up into the tub, showers, or floor drains. 

 

Causes:

• Blockage in internal drain pipes or the external sewer pipe to the tank.

• Issues at the septic tank's entrance or exit, or in the drain field.

• Flushing non-waste items like grease, which hardens and clogs pipes over time.

• A full or failed septic tank system.

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Diagnosis & Repair: Expert plumbers use equipment to diagnose the problem, which can often be solved with repairs to the inlet and/or outlet baffle tees.