What causes system to produce foul odors outside of home?

• Aeration compressor is inoperative or not putting out enough air pressure

• Broke air line or clogged diffuser

• Hydraulic overloading - putting too much water into system in a 24 hour period

• Organic overloading - result of over using garbage disposal

• Microbial disruption by chemicals being put into system (e.g. bleach, paint thinner, etc..)

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Solutions to odors outside of home?

• Have a licensed septic technician investigate source of problem 

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What causes hydraulic overloading?

• Too much laundry being done in 24 hour period. 

• Too many people using system 

• Leaking toilet or faucet

• Water infiltration from leaking tank

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Are odors inside of my home caused by my septic?

• No, foul odor inside of home is a result of a plumbing issue

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What causes foul odors inside of home?

• Infrequent use of tub, shower, sink, etc.. resulting in water evaporating out of P-Trap

• Dirty or partially clogged P-Trap

• Venting issue (septic gases are designed to be vented out by plumbing piping)

• Faulty seal of toilette ring

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Solutions to odors inside of home?

• Run water in any infrequently used plumbing fixtures

• Clean P-Traps

• Have plumber check  for possible venting issues