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Is Your Septic System Beyond Repair?

- Thursday, May 13, 2021
Morse Engineering and Construction - Septic System

A is one that can no longer treat or distribute the wastewater. You may be dealing with backed-up pipes and drains or a flooded field. This poses a health risk to you and your surrounding community. A may lead to contaminated groundwater, unhealthy drinking water, and an increased chance of bacteria and contaminants in the area.

Signs of a failed septic system may include, but aren’t limited to:

  • Slow flushing toilets, or backed-up drains.
  • Water and/or sewage backing up into the home through toilets, sinks, and drains.
  • Standing water near the tank or around the drain field.
  • Sewage smells near the tank.
  • Green, springy grass growing rapidly around the tank. Brown, or nearly dead grass, over the tank is often the sign of a healthy septic system (ironically enough!)

If more than one of the above issues occur, it’s likely that your septic system has failed. That means not only is your system posing a health hazard, but standing water in your home and on your property is at risk of additional damage.

For information or to make an appointment, contact Morse Engineering and Construction.

Source: homelight.com


Inspecting your Septic System

- Thursday, May 06, 2021
Morse Engineering and Construction - Septic System Inspection

To prevent your system from getting to the point of failure, the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors recommends annual septic system inspections, in addition to an inspection once the home is on the market.

If you have an offer on your home, you might be required to get a septic tank inspection before closing. Some mortgage companies insist on the septic inspection. If it’s not the mortgage company requiring an inspection, it might be your state or local government. Consult with your real estate agent to make sure you’re not evading any local septic laws.

Depending on the inspection process, you might have two professionals take a look at the system. First, a home inspector might request to take a look at the system while on your property. Typically, this is a cursory glance but not a comprehensive review. Secondly, you might be required to conduct a specialty septic inspection. A professional septic inspection runs between $100-$250 and should take under three hours.

For information or to make an appointment, contact Morse Engineering and Construction.

Source: homelight.com