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Potential System Problems <br /> ; SIGNS OF A FAILING SYSTEM: If sewage is backing up into the house and you have a <br /> o • Slow draining toilets or fixtures pumped system, have the pump and pump controls checked <br /> to make sure they are functioning properly. Make sure that <br /> • Sewage backing up into the house the pump dose is not excessive and/or is set according to the <br /> • Sewage odors near the field or tank original design. The distribution box can be exposed to deter- <br /> CD 0 <br /> Sewage breakout on to the lawn mine if effluent is properly flowing out of the pump chamber. <br /> Also note that in winter, effluent can freeze in the force main <br /> 3 Problems with septic systems can be quite difficult to analyze. or the distribution box and block sewage flow if the system is <br /> CL o Whenever your system is not operating properly, it is best not used for a period of time. <br /> CD to contact a trained professional, such as the installer who <br /> CD <br /> constructed your system or a licensed septic system pumper. If you detect sewage odors, sewage over or near the system, <br /> o a Your area Eljen distributor will be able to recommend trained your system is overloaded. This may be caused by excessive <br /> CD m personnel to assist you. Keep a copy of your design plan on water use and/or ground water intrusion into the septic tank <br /> o a hand for use in analyzing any malfunctions.Always be sure to through a leaking tank seam. Check your water consumption, <br /> z 3 document any inspections or maintenance done to your system. check for leaky toilets or fixtures, and have your tank pumped <br /> so that the system can be checked for ground water intrusion <br /> Co If toilets or fixtures are draining slowly and your system into the tank, especially at seasonal high water time. <br /> has a septic tank filter, check your service records to see if it <br /> has been too long between tank servicing and pumping. The NOTE: Sewage odors coming from vent pipes are common <br /> A pipe between the tank and the distribution box can also be with all types of disposal systems. Call us for information <br /> 0 o checked for obstructions. If necessary, have your tank inspected, about activated charcoal filters that can be attached to the <br /> 8 -pumped, and clean the septic tank filter. Remember, the filter vent pipes. <br /> is there to protect your system. <br /> 10 <br />