Slow-draining fixtures throughout your home are usually the first warning sign. When toilets take forever to flush, showers back up around your feet, or sinks fill with dirty water, your cesspool is likely approaching capacity.
Sewage odors around your property, especially near the cesspool location, indicate the system is overloaded and waste is backing up. Wet, soggy areas above your tank or gurgling sounds from drains are also red flags that need immediate attention.
The worst-case scenario is raw sewage backing up into your home through toilets, drains, or floor drains. This creates serious health hazards and can cause thousands of dollars in property damage. Don’t wait for this to happen—call for emergency pumping as soon as you notice the earlier warning signs.