Your septic tank is responsible for helping to maintain sanitation on your property. It works to remove all the wastewater from your home. Our experts recommend septic pumping every three years for good reason. Here are four signs it's time to call a professional even if three years haven't passed.

1. Bad Smells

Have you noticed lingering bad smells in your home? If you have the constant smell of waste matter or sulfur coming through your drains or other areas, it's a sign that your septic tank is too full. A home that smells like sewage is the last thing any homeowner wants, but septic pumping can help.

2. Clogs

A clogged drain can happen for any reason. Maybe some extra hair went down the shower drain without you noticing. Maybe you accidentally put food down your kitchen sink. However, clogs can still happen deep in the system if you've been extremely careful avoiding putting things down your pipes that shouldn't be there. If you're experiencing such clogs, don't reach for chemical cleaners since they'll do damage to your pipes and the septic tank itself. Call professionals to handle the issue instead.

3. Slow Drains

Is it taking forever for your sinks and bathtubs to drain out? Do you sometimes have standing water pooling in your sinks and tubs? A slow drain can happen because of a full septic tank that simply no longer has room to accept wastewater. If you're experiencing such drainage issues outside, it can attract pests like mosquitoes. That could be a major issue, as mosquitoes are known for laying over 100 eggs at one time, according to the CDC.

4. Super Green Drainage Field

Look at your drainage field. Has it become greener in certain spots? Those extra green spots may result from the extra fertilization happening due to waste matter creeping up from a separate tank. In addition to the color change, you may also notice a lingering smell or extreme dampness that may result in a sinkhole.

Over 21 million American homes use septic systems to trap and clean out toilet waste, according to Circle Blue, a water conservation agency. If you own one of those homes, you must ensure that your septic system remains in compliance with regular septic pumping. Whether it's time for your regular three-year pumping, inspection, maintenance, or other concerns, give H & H Plumbing LLC a call today.