If your septic is backing up, stop all water use immediately, keep everyone away from the sewage, and call for emergency service. Running more water makes the backup worse.
Do this now
- Stop all water use. No toilets, sinks, showers, dishwasher or laundry. Every gallon you add has nowhere to go.
- Keep away from the sewage. It’s a health hazard. Keep kids and pets clear of any indoor backup or yard pooling.
- Don’t open the tank yourself. Septic gases are dangerous. Leave it to the crew.
- Call for help. A backup usually can’t wait until morning.
What not to do
- Don’t pour chemicals or drain cleaner down the drains. It won’t fix a full system and can make things worse.
- Don’t keep flushing hoping it clears.
Why it happened
Most backups come from a tank that’s overdue for pumping or a drain field problem. We’ll relieve the backup, then find the cause so it doesn’t repeat. Call our 24/7 emergency septic service now.
24/7 Emergency Septic Service in Tulsa, OK
Backups, overflows and failures handled fast, day or night, across the metro.
