Septic System Problems In The Winter Months
The winter months are brutal in Minnesota. From the cold temperatures to the endless snow, sleet and wind, we do not generally get much of a break from winter from November through March. Unfortunately, the cold temperatures can cause problems for many different aspects of the exterior of your home. Your septic system is not immune. When the soil gets cold and snow falls, it can get compacted on top of your septic system. It is possible for this to cause the tank to freeze. If this happens, you may
A properly maintained residential septic tank should never smell. That means a bad odor inside the home or near the leach field is not a good sign. Smelly septic tanks are a result of the presence of gasses in the system, including hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide and methane. The pH levels in these gasses are too acidic for the microorganisms in the tank to digest the organic matter, causing the tank to smell. Not only are these odors unpleasant, but a high concentration of a combination of these gasses can be explosive or even toxic. If you are smelling this oder, it needs to be addressed ASAP. Luckily, septic tank odors may be remedied relatively easily using a few common household products. 
There is no good time for you to experience a problem with your septic system, but if there is a worst time, it would have to be during the holidays or any other time when you expect to have people over to visit and celebrate. Like many things in life, such as our personal health, problems can sneak up on us and form gradually. That is true of septic system problems too. Custom Septic can help you avoid septic system problems by reminding you of the signs of an impending problem. We have, as they say, a nose for these things. Give us a call today to schedule a time for us to come to your home and check your septic system out. Catching issues before they become obvious is a way better ending. 
Nobody wants to think about it but knowing what to do in a septic emergency can mean the difference between needing a septic repair and a septic replacement. Repairs are always less expensive than replacing your whole system. Keep reading to discover the signs that your system is in distress and learn what you should do when an unfortunate disaster strikes. What are some signs of a septic emergency? Call Custom Septic to avoid these emergencies!
At Custom Septic, we have seen it all. We have seen everything from the unbelievably clean septic system to the nastiest, smelliest septic failure that has flooded the yard and beyond. Through our experience, training and expertise, we have specialized knowledge when it comes to septic failures. Septic systems don’t all of a sudden erupt one day like a volcano laying dormant for years. There are many different factors leading to a failed system. At Custom Septic, we want all of our customers to be educated on septic failure signs. Interested in learning what to look for? Knowing when to call our experts can save you both money and a whole lot of clean up time. And trust us…septic sytem clean-up is not for the faint of heart. 
Septic system failure is something you want to avoid. Your septic system treats wastewater that exits your home from your bathrooms, laundry room and kitchen. If it is not working properly, the sewage can release bacteria, chemicals and waste into area waterways, making the water unsafe to drink and use for the local area. There are many causes for septic system failure including poor installation, overuse of water, lack of septic system maintenance and a small drainage field. If you think that your septic system is not working correctly and are concerned about a septic system failure, contact the team at Custom Septic, Inc. immediately. Our crew can quickly access your system for problems, and repair and/or correct them so that you do not have future problems. 
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