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Black water with a foul odor backs up in drains or the toilet. |
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Toilet flushes slowly, even with the use of plungers or drain cleaners |
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Surface water ponds on top of the septic tank or system drain field.
This is a sign that either the system is not able to "breathe"
properly (oxygen must move through the soil to treat the wastewater
underground) or the system is overloaded with water and cannot accept any
more. |
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Abundant green grass over the drain field, even during hot, dry weather.
This indicates the grass is absorbing excess water and nutrients which
ought to be moving downward through the soil. |
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Weeds or algae buildup in nearby lakes or ponds. The septic system may
be discharging wastewater and nutrients to this area rather than treating
it underground. |
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Foul odor near septic tank or drain area. |
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If you suspect your wastewater disposal system is failing, do not
hesitate to contact the Livingston County Health Department to determine
the extent of the problem. A failing system may be injurious to your
health, as well as your neighbors. |
