TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Sewage Backup
Inside
Sewage Backup
In Yard
Odour -
Indoors
Serious Health Risk – Avoid Contact With Effluent.
Cause: Roots clogging pipes; blockage in plumbing; excess water from leaky tap; running toilet; pump failure.
Action: Reduce water use; repair taps and toilets; consult a professional to check pump and possibly clean septic tank.
Serious Health Risk - Avoid Contact with Effluent.
Cause: Excess water entering system; system blockages; improper system elevations; undersized soil dispersal system; pump or controls failure.
Action: Reduce water use; consult a professional and fence area until problem is remedied.
Toxic gases can cause illness or discomfort.
Cause: Sewage backup in house; roof vent pipe frozen closed; improper plumbing; dry plumbing trap; sewage surfacing in yard.
Action: Check and clear roof vent; consult a plumber; consult a professional to check pump and possibly clean septic tank.
Pump Alarm- Activated
Freezing in
Winter
Odour -
Outdoors
Wastewater may backup into house; solids may enter septic field.
Cause: Electrical breaker tripped; pump unplugged; controls malfunctioning; pump failed.
Action: Limit water use immediately. Check breaker and plugs; consult a professional to check controls and alarm, replace pump.
System freezes in winter; system may be inoperable.
Cause: Foot or vehicle traffic over piping; improper construction or use of system.
Action: Fence off field area, have a professional check construction.
Nuisance. No major health concerns.
Cause: Sewage surfacing in yard; inspection pipe cap damaged or removed; manhole cover partially or fully open; dispersal field is inoperable.
Action: Check caps and replace; immediately replace and secure manhole; consult a professional to repair or replace dispersal field. Sewage surfacing in the yard is a health hazard. Avoid contact with effluent.