2020 has not been the best of years. In fact, experts say that it can be classified as downright crappy. 

You don’t need that in your life. Instead of wallowing in it, you should flush it away.

However, given the volume of awful things that 2020 has showered upon us, it is imperative to

make sure that your cesspool and septic tank are in tip-top shape. 

Who knows what awaits

them in 2021!

This New Year, do something nice for your septic tank. It’s your partner in crime, so you need to

make sure it is in good condition. To help you with this, we have listed a few ways you can tell

that the tank needs some pumping. Without further delay, here they are!

Clogged Up Toilets

Let’s face it: we are all guilty of flushing down things that should not be flushed. You know what

I mean. Things like cigarette buds, toilet paper, tissues, and medicine, should never be flushed.

Yet, we do it anyway. Toilets also clog because we are flushing entirely too much water - more

than the system can handle. 

Clogging in the face of such strain is to be expected. However, if your toilet gets clogged even with the most normal of flushes, it might be a sign of a bigger problem.

An Odor Most Foul

A septic system is designed to prevent horrid smells from clawing their way back up the pipes

and into your house. However, this does happen at times, and a funky smell is usually

noticeable well before you see signs of leaks. If something smells funny, know that things are

going badly.

Overflowing Accumulations

This can be very annoying. If you see a layer of water accumulated over the lid of the tank, it is

a surefire sign that it has exceeded its limits and needs to be cleaned out.

An Alarm

Give your septic system this gift for New Year’s! It is basically an alarm that goes off when your

tank exceeds a certain capacity of its limit. Say you set this cap at 70%. As soon as your tank is

70% filled, the alarm goes off, notifying you of the need to have it pumped. This way, you don’t

have to spend your free time sleuthing around, trying to figure out if your tank needs a leg up.

Ring in the New Year With a Healthy Septic System

The New Year is a happy time. It is a time to celebrate new beginnings, and you seldom

celebrate alone. If you are having guests over, think of all the flushing that is bound to happen.

Embarrassments are best avoided, so get your septic systems checked out if you see any of the

above symptoms, or worse yet, a combination of them! Your septic system - cesspools or tanks

- always has your back. This year, do a nice thing for it. It is a worthy investment, and you will

be thanking yourself that you had it done.