Septic systems are highly at risk and in danger to be damaged after the flooding. After any flooding, homeowners should not pump their tanks. If they pump out the wastewater when flooding just occurred, it would end in the tank floating out of the soil. The reason for this is because the soil was softened by the recent flooding. If the tank comes up, it is going to damage the pipes. It is important to have frequent tank maintenance but avoid it if recent flooding occurred. The best solution in situations like this is often to plug the drains in the basement to reduce any water usage within the house. Repercussions of An Unmaintained Tank Aside from flooding precautions, it is best to have a regular septic tank maintenance schedule. Without it, septic systems are sure to fail. A failing septic system has dangerous repercussions. It includes water contamination and water-borne diseases. Diseases Commonly Caused by Wastewater Septic tank systems are the foremost importan...