Eventually, your septic tank fills up completely and waste starts backing up into your house through drains, toilets, and floor drains. This creates a health hazard and can damage your flooring, walls, and belongings with contaminated water.
When solids overflow into your drain field, they clog the soil and destroy the system’s ability to process wastewater. At that point, you’re looking at drain field replacement or complete system installation—costs that can run $15,000-$30,000 instead of a few hundred for regular pumping.
The longer you wait past when your Gage Park septic tank should be pumped, the more expensive and complicated the eventual fix becomes. Regular maintenance prevents disasters and saves thousands in emergency repairs.