Check to see if the water level is high in the aeration tank and/or pump tank.This is not an overnight emergency, however we suggest getting the system up and running within 1-2 weeks of failure. If the aerator seems to be operating normally, then the most likely cause of the alarm is high water level. The aerator will need to be repaired or replaced depending on the type and condition of the unit. If the aerator is not operating or not putting out air, this is the cause of your alarm. If you have an in tank aerator, take off the lid of the aeration chamber and see if the aerator is running. You can also disconnect the main hose going to the aerobic tank and feel if the unit is putting out air. If you have an air pump or compressor that sits above ground, check the unit to ensure that it is running. Check to see if the aeration device is running.If your alarm or control panel does not indicate which alarm is active, below are some steps to help identify the problem. The cause of an alarm on aerobic systems is either the failure of the aeration device or high water level inside the tank. ALARMS ON AEROBIC TREATMENT SYSTEMSĪerobic Treatment Systems usually consist of an aeration device that can be an external air pump or air compressor, or an internal unit such as a shaft aerator or a submersible aerator. A high level alarm will not indicate when a tank needs pumping, and while pumping the tank out may resolve the alarm in the short term, once the tank fills back up the alarm is likely to re-occur because the main problem with the system has not been resolved. If the septic tank does not have a submersible pump, the other cause of high water level would be a plugged outlet line or a failed leach field.Ī common misconception is that a high level alarm on a septic tank indicates that the tank needs pumped out. The outlet line is plugged or the leach field has failed.The failure of a submersible pump or float switch will cause a high water level in the pump tank and the septic tank. A submersible pump is used in instances when the septic tank cannot gravity feed to the secondary treatment system. Not all conventional septic tank systems will require a submersible pump but some may have one. The submersible pump has failed or the float that controls the submersible pump has failed.If the filter becomes clogged with solids, it will slow the flow of water leaving the system causing the water level in the septic tank to raise. This filter should be cleaned approximately every 6 months. Many conventional septic tank systems have an effluent filter on the discharge of the tank. The effluent filter inside the septic tank is clogged.
The main causes of high water level in a conventional septic tank system are: If you are getting an alarm on this type of system, generally the alarm indicates high water level.
ALARMS ON CONVENTIONAL SEPTIC SYSTEMSĪ conventional septic tank does not have any type of aeration device. If you are not familiar with the workings of your system, or do not feel comfortable checking the system on your own, we would suggest calling your local service provider to figure out the issue.
RED ALARM FOR SEPTIC SYSTEM HOW TO
In this Knowledge Base article we will go through the most common causes of a septic alarm and how to check for them. If you are getting an alarm from your septic system, obviously something is wrong.
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