How to Handle a Septic Sytem Emergency

As terrible as a septic emergency sounds, knowing the warning signs and how to deal with it in the moment can be the difference between a minor septic system repair and a much more costly septic replacement. However, the main problem with septic tanks is that they are underground. For most homeowners that means "out of sight, out of mind". Thankfully, it doesn't require a lot to know what warning signs to look for.  With proper maintenance and simple awareness can save you a lot of time, money and headaches that could come with a septic tank overflowing or needing a major repair. You know you have a septic system emergency on your hands if: 

  • You have blackwater overflow: Blackwater, otherwise known as sewage, can backup into your drains or toilets if your septic tank is clogged or overfull. Be careful not to touch blackwater with your hands and call us here at ASAP Septic Service to schedule an appointment. We offer 24 hour emergency septic cleaning services so that we can get your septic system and tank back to normal again as quickly as possible. 


  • You hear gurgling in your sink or shower drains: This could be a sign that you are on the brink of a septic emergency, especially if the gurgling is coming from all of the drains at once.
  • You have a wet or flooded drain field: Watch out for overly lush and green grass in your septic drain field, as this is a sign that the field may be becoming overly flooded. This may occur for a number of reasons, like a drain field pipe breaking or the ground being oversaturated with water because of heavy rain or a leak in your septic tank. Either way, you will need to contact us right away for septic tank repair services before it turns into a bigger, more expensive problem. 
To minimize the chances of an emergency like a septic tank overflow, its always a good idea to schedule regular septic system inspections. We recommend getting your septic system inspected and pumped every 2 to 5 years. By utilizing a regular septic tank cleaning service, you can catch problems before they turn into bigger maintenance issues. Serving Boise, Eagle and Meridian, Idaho and all surrounding areas, ASAP septic service is hear to help with your septic tank maintenance and emergencies. Give us a call today at 208-991-7184.

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