Can I flush the toilet during a septic backup?

No. Every flush adds water that has nowhere to go. Hold off on all water use until a septic company has found and fixed the problem.

Why did my system back up after heavy rain?

Saturated soil can stop a drain field from absorbing water, and surface water can seep into tanks and lids. The system may recover as the ground dries, but repeated problems after rain point to a drain field or drainage issue that should be inspected.

Should I call a plumber or a septic company?

If only one fixture is slow, a plumber may clear the clog. If several drains are slow or backing up, or there is an alarm or odor near the tank, call a septic company.

Does fixing a septic emergency need a permit?

Pumping and small repairs usually do not. Larger repairs and drain field or tank replacement often do. Check with the Scott County health department, or ask the septic company to handle permits for you.

Emergency Septic Service in Jordan, MN

A septic backup does not wait for a convenient time. Maybe sewage is coming up through a drain in your Jordan home, an alarm is sounding on your pump tank, or wastewater is pooling in the yard. The first goal is to stop adding water and get a septic company on the way.

Request a call and a company that serves Jordan and Carver, Belle Plaine, New Prague will call you back to find out what is happening and when a crew can get there.

Keep the problem from getting worse

The fastest way to limit damage is to stop sending water into the system. Ask everyone in the house to hold off on showers, flushing and laundry. If wastewater is surfacing outdoors, keep the area clear. If the power went out and you have a pump system, the chamber may simply have filled while the pump was off. Limit water use until power returns and the pump catches up, and call if the alarm keeps sounding.

Why septic systems back up

Backups usually happen because the tank is full, the pipe from the house is blocked, or the drain field has stopped accepting water. A failed pump in a pump chamber, a broken baffle that let solids into the outlet, and heavy rain that saturates the yard are other common triggers for an emergency call.

When the septic alarm sounds

A high water alarm means water in the pump tank or aerobic unit has risen above normal. Press the silence button, cut back on water and check whether the breaker for the pump has tripped. If the alarm comes back on or the breaker trips again, call for service, because the pump may have failed.

How an emergency call usually goes

The crew will ask what happened, then find and open the tank. If it is full, pumping it gives the house room to drain again. With the tank empty they can see whether the inlet is blocked, whether a baffle failed, or whether water is flowing back from the drain field, which points to a bigger repair.

Preventing the next emergency

Most emergencies are preventable. Pump the tank on a regular schedule, have the effluent filter cleaned, and keep grease, wipes and chemicals out of the drains. Spread laundry across the week rather than doing many loads in one day. Keep vehicles and heavy equipment off the tank and drain field, and direct roof and yard drainage away from them. If you have a pump system, test the alarm now and then.

Questions to ask when you call

Ask how soon a crew can arrive and whether there is an extra charge for after-hours service. Ask whether they can pump and diagnose on the same trip. Confirm they work on your type of system, especially if you have a pump, aerobic unit or mound. After the visit, ask for a written summary of what failed, what was done and what still needs attention.

A septic backup in Scott County

If a backup happens in Scott County, the first priority is keeping sewage out of living space and away from people. After that, a pumper can relieve the tank and find the cause. If the drain field turns out to be failing, the Scott County health department may need to be involved in the repair.

Local conditions behind septic emergencies in Jordan

Most mapped soils near Jordan are rated very limited for septic absorption, so a drain field that is already working hard can back up quickly when something else goes wrong. June is usually the wettest month in Jordan, and backups tend to rise when the ground stays soaked. About 3 months below freezing each year also bring the risk of frozen lines, especially in shallow pipes or homes left empty.

Local conditions in Jordan that affect emergency septic service

Among the mapped soils within about two miles of central Jordan, the USDA soil survey rates 98% as very limited for septic absorption fields, 2% as somewhat limited and 0% as not limited. The most common drainage class is well drained. Soils like these often call for careful system design, such as a larger drain field, a mound or another engineered system, and a site evaluation before any new installation or replacement.

Jordan averages about 30 inches of precipitation a year, and June is usually the wettest month. Average temperatures stay below freezing for about 3 months a year, with January averaging 15°F, so tank lids and shallow lines benefit from a layer of snow or mulch rather than being cleared bare.

Sources: USDA NRCS Soil Survey (SSURGO), Soil Data Access; NASA POWER long-term climatology. Soil ratings describe mapped soil types near the city center and do not replace a site evaluation of your property.

What the soil around Jordan means for emergency septic service

By drainage class, the USDA soil survey maps the land around Jordan as 34% well drained, 18% moderately well drained, 17% excessively drained, 16% somewhat excessively drained, 8% very poorly drained, 4% poorly drained, 2% somewhat poorly drained. Backups and wet spots are most common after heavy rain, so it helps to know where your tank lid and cleanout are before you need them.

Source: USDA NRCS Soil Survey (SSURGO), Soil Data Access

Septic companies near Jordan

These are the septic companies in our directory closest to Jordan, with straight-line distance. Call any of them directly, or send one request and we will pass it to the best match.

SS Drain Cleaning, Belle Plaine, MN, 6.9 mi
Mckinley Sewer Service & Supply, Prior Lake, MN, 10.5 mi
Bixby Septics, Prior Lake, MN, 12.6 mi
Mathews Sewer System, Green Isle, MN, 18.1 mi
Town & Country Sewer Service, Webster, MN, 18.5 mi
Volkenant Inc, Maple Plain, MN, 23.0 mi

Emergency Septic Service in nearby towns

We also cover emergency septic service in these towns near Jordan:

Carver, 6.7 mi
Belle Plaine, 6.9 mi
New Prague, 8.8 mi
Cologne, 10.4 mi
Chaska, 10.6 mi
Prior Lake, 10.7 mi

About Jordan, MN

Jordan is in Scott County, Minnesota. About 6,752 people live there, across 3.6 square miles of land (about 1,860 per square mile).

Emergency Septic Service questions in Jordan

Can I flush the toilet during a septic backup?: No. Every flush adds water that has nowhere to go. Hold off on all water use until a septic company has found and fixed the problem.
Why did my system back up after heavy rain?: Saturated soil can stop a drain field from absorbing water, and surface water can seep into tanks and lids. The system may recover as the ground dries, but repeated problems after rain point to a drain field or drainage issue that should be inspected.
Should I call a plumber or a septic company?: If only one fixture is slow, a plumber may clear the clog. If several drains are slow or backing up, or there is an alarm or odor near the tank, call a septic company.
Does fixing a septic emergency need a permit?: Pumping and small repairs usually do not. Larger repairs and drain field or tank replacement often do. Check with the Scott County health department, or ask the septic company to handle permits for you.