Your septic tank is going to need to be serviced from time to time, so you need to keep an eye out for red flags that tell you your tank is in need of repair or attention. If you've never had a septic tank before, then you may not even know what to look for until you have a major issue. Read on for a few red flags to keep an eye out for on your septic tank.

Your Yard Has Puddles

If your yard has puddles in the area where the septic field is located, you should have your septic tank looked at. You could have an issue such as a full tank, or it could have been an issue with flooding due to too much rain or saturation near the field. Either way, if you have puddles around your septic field, call a professional septic company for help. You could end up with bacteria and sewage running over into your yard and have a big mess on your hands.

You Smell A Foul Odor In Your Home

If you smell a foul odor inside your home, it could be septic gases being released in your home. This can be dangerous for you and your family. Call a professional septic system service if you smell these odors in your home. Your yard near the septic field may have an odor from time to time, but if you smell it in your home it's dangerous. 

You Have Sewage Backing Up In Your Drains

If you have sewage coming back up into your drains, it's a problem. It most likely means your septic tank needs to be emptied. If it's too full, the sewage will need a place to go and will eventually find it's way back into your drains. This can leave you with a big mess in your house. It can back up anywhere, including your washing machine or your dishwasher -- any drain can have a backup. These places especially are not where you want a sewage backup.

These are just a few red flags to watch out for that indicate a problem with your septic tank. If you aren't sure if your tank needs to be serviced, or think your tank needs to be emptied, call a professional septic tank servicing company for help. They can also offer tips and information to use as a guide for your system so you know when there's a problem.