Recognizing the Warning SignsSlow Drains Throughout the HouseA shower that drains at a glacial pace or a basin that holds water long after you leave the room might seem like minor annoyances. In a home serviced by an on-site sewage system, they are often the first...

Recognizing the Warning SignsSlow Drains and Gurgling SoundsSlow drains are the earliest sign of a failing septic system. A sink that takes minutes to empty, or a toilet that swishes rather than flushes, signals that solids have accumulated beyond the tank's capacity....

Identifying the Warning SignsSlow Drains Throughout the HouseA slow drain is the earliest sign of a failing system. In South Africa, where storms and old pipes are common, the first clue that your septic tank is backing up shows up in the lowest basin or shower. This...