{"id":5229,"date":"2018-09-12T08:00:18","date_gmt":"2018-09-12T08:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tureksplumbing.com\/?p=5229"},"modified":"2022-12-06T11:03:49","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T17:03:49","slug":"causes-foul-smelling-septic-tank-slow-drain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/plumbing-problems\/causes-foul-smelling-septic-tank-slow-drain\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes of Foul-Smelling Septic Tank and Slow Drain"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Causes<\/b><\/h2>\n

Foul-Smelling <\/b>Septic Tank and Slow Drain<\/b>: 4 Possible Causes<\/b><\/h2>\n

A foul-smelling <\/span>septic tank and slow drain<\/span> are among some of the serious plumbing problems<\/a> that must be addressed immediately. Otherwise, these can lead to costly home repairs. <\/span><\/p>\n

To better understand how these problems happen, <\/span>Turek\u2019s Plumbing<\/span> shares four potential causes and some ways to prevent them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overuse<\/b><\/h3>\n

Just like any home appliance or furnishings, overusing your draining system can lead to problems. If, for instance, you and your family are using more water and giving out more waste than what your septic tank can accommodate, slow draining will happen in an instant. <\/span><\/p>\n

Water usage is usually the main culprit because, with too much water, the septic tank will drain too long. Also, the sediments that have settled at the bottom of the tank will be disturbed. As a result, it will flow into the leach field, which will then clog up the system. When this happens, there will be sewage backup, and wastewater can leak into your home and in your yard. <\/span><\/p>\n

Thus, if it has been 2-3 years since your septic tank has been pumped-out, contact an <\/span>Appleton plumber<\/span> now. A professional septic tank pumping and cleaning service will prevent the occurrence of serious septic tank problems. Investing in this service periodically will prevent blockages in the sewer drain, eliminate foul smells, and prevent the leakage of sewage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mechanical Issues<\/b><\/h3>\n

Slow drains can also be a result of mechanical issues. Your toilet or sink may have become ill-fitted over time. This must be checked by a <\/span>Fox Valley plumbing company<\/span> to make sure that your fixtures and drainage will once again function efficiently and properly. <\/span><\/p>\n

Tree Roots<\/b><\/h3>\n

The roots of your trees are too resilient. They can easily drill right through anything that is on their way. So make sure that your drainage system and septic tank are installed in an area where tree roots can\u2019t reach. <\/span><\/p>\n

Long Plumbing Maintenance Intervals<\/b><\/h3>\n

Plumbing maintenance must be done on a regular basis. But if you have a busy daily schedule, there is a higher possibility that you\u2019ll forget to call professionals<\/a> to inspect and clean your septic system. You may only be reminded when it\u2019s already too late. <\/span><\/p>\n

So to prevent this from happening, you need to create a schedule or perhaps assign a family member to remind you of the cleaning and pumping schedule. If not, you can use today\u2019s technology \u2013 for instance, create a reminder on your smartphone. <\/span><\/p>\n

Adhering to a regular maintenance schedule for your septic system must be taken seriously. After all, this is the only way for you to enjoy a quick-draining home. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Foul-Smelling Septic Tank and Slow Drain: 4 Possible Causes A foul-smelling septic tank and slow drain are among some of the serious plumbing problems that must be addressed immediately. Otherwise, these can lead to costly home repairs. To better understand how these problems happen, Turek\u2019s Plumbing shares four potential causes and some ways to prevent […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":5230,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[117],"tags":[267,125,304,305,259],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5229"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5229"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5229\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7091,"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5229\/revisions\/7091"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5229"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5229"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5229"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}