What does the alarm mean on my septic system?

An alarm system gives you a warning when the water level in the pump tank is rising more than it should be or are the levels are too low. All septic systems with pumps should have some sort of timer installed. This prevents the drain field from being overdosed during periods of increased water use.

What do you do when your septic alarm goes off?

If the alarm happens to be going off, the best thing to do is to push the red button or switch on the alarm box. This will turn off the alarm. There should be a red light and a green light located somewhere on the alarm box. The green light means that the alarm has power and should always be on.

How long after septic alarm goes off?

24-48 hours
The alarm signal is meant to warn you of an issue. This means that you won’t have a sewage backup in your home immediately. However, you should still address the issue right away, as the warning is typically good for 24-48 hours.

Do I need a septic alarm?

Do you want peace of mind in knowing that your septic pump is working properly? An alarm system gives you a warning when the water has reached a high or low level in the tank. A high level alarm can indicate that too much water is being put into the system.

Why would a septic alarm go off?

Septic tanks typically come with alarms for a good reason. The septic alarms are meant to go off when the water level in your septic system’s pump tank is either too high or too low because either condition can cause damage to the system and should be prevented.

What happens if septic pump fails?

What happens when a septic system fails? A septic system failure causes untreated sewage to be released and transported to where it shouldn’t be. This may cause sewage to come to the surface of the ground around the tank or the drainfield or to back up in pipes in the building.

Do all septic tanks have an alarm?

All septic systems that use a pump to move wastewater from a septic pump tank to a drainfield or mound have an alarm installed in the house. When the alarm goes off, you have approximately 400 gallons of capacity in your septic pump tank before wastewater starts to back up into your basement.

How do I know if my leach field is failing?

The following are a few common signs of leach field failure: Grass over leach field is greener than the rest of the yard. The surrounding area is wet, mushy, or even has standing water. Sewage odors around drains, tank, or leach field.

How do I know if my septic field is failing?

Signs of Septic System Failure

1. Water and sewage from toilets, drains, and sinks are backing up into the home.
2. Bathtubs, showers, and sinks drain very slowly.
3. Gurgling sounds in the plumbing system.
4. Standing water or damp spots near the septic tank or drainfield.
5. Bad odors around the septic tank or drainfield.

What kind of alarms do I need for my septic tank?

Septic Tank High Water Alarms. The septic alarms offered by Septic Solutions include high level alarms for septic systems, pump tanks, holding tanks, sump pits, and many other applications.

What does it mean when a septic alarm goes off?

The green light means the alarm has power. The red light means the alarm is getting a signal from the pump tank that the water level is getting higher than it should be. Next, check the septic breaker to make sure the septic system has power. If the breaker is on, check to see if there is any standing water around the septic tanks.

What does a red light mean on a septic alarm?

The red light means the alarm is getting a signal from the pump tank that the water level is getting higher than it should be. Next, check the septic breaker to make sure the septic system has power.

How does a pedestal septic tank alarm work?

Pedestal septic tank alarms are also designed for outdoor installations. These alarms come with their own pedestal post the can be buried directly into the ground. These make for a very easy and clean installation. A float switch runs from inside the septic tank and connects to the alarm box wherever it may be mounted.