If you’re reading this, you’ve likely experienced one of those three dreaded signs. A clogged septic system is every homeowner’s nightmare, but here is the good news:

The Gurgle. The Slow Drain. The Smell.

Never lean your face directly over an open septic tank. Sewer gases are toxic and displacing oxygen. Use a long stick or pole from a safe distance.

At this point, no amount of snaking or hot water will help. You need a vacuum truck to pump the tank.