WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOUR SEPTIC TANK ALARM WENT OFF WHILE YOU’RE ON VACATION?
I’ve seen more “false alarms” turn into real disasters than I care to admit. Folks always think it’s a raccoon, or maybe the wind, or just a glitch. Next thing you know, you’re coming home to a basement that smells like a biology experiment gone wrong. Not exactly the kind of souvenir you want from vacation.
I get the urge to tweak the sensitivity—nobody wants their phone blowing up over nothing—but honestly, those tweaks usually end up biting people later. I’ve had customers swear their alarm was “too sensitive,” then call me in a panic when their yard turned into a marsh.
Remote alerts are handy, but unless your neighbor is secretly a septic expert, it’s a bit of a gamble. I’d rather pay a local service to swing by and check things out. It’s not that expensive, and it beats replacing carpet or, worse, explaining to your family why the house smells like a swamp.
A little paranoia goes a long way with septic systems. Trust me, you don’t want to roll the dice on this one... unless you really like surprises.
