Water Coming Out Of My Septic Tank Lid

Common septic tank problems high water level in the tank or water bubbling up from the tank.

Water coming out of my septic tank lid. When this leakage occurs there is often a buildup of liquid that results in standing water in your yard. It could be that groundwater is leaking into your tank. If the ground is frozen wait till the thaw because if the lines need to be dug up it is easier when the. Even though wastewater flows regularly into your septic tank you should not hear any trickling or running noises.

If you have a plastic or fiberglass tank it can also become cracked or break. For people with a concrete tank it may be the result of a crack or rust damage. If we do see water entering the tank when it s not coming from the building drain system there may be groundwater leaks at the pipe to tank connection itself where the sewer pipe enters the septic tank or there is a different septic tank leak point listed below. Groundwater leaks into the septic tank at its inlet pipe connection.

This is especially likely if the area surrounding your septic tank consists of loose backfill that was dumped there after the septic tank was placed in the hole. If there is a leak in your tank water coming from the leak could cause the nearby soil to settle and drop down as a result. This type of seepage is easy to spot because it will be accompanied by foul smelling odors. This alarms and upsets them because not only is their septic system unable to handle additional sewage but it creates an unsanitary condition in their lawn.