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Septic Failure Identification Question #27 – Early Warning Signs #7: Can septic failure cause toilets to flush inconsistently?

Can septic failure cause toilets to flush inconsistently?

Short Answer

Yes.

Detailed Answer

Toilets may flush normally at times and poorly at others when wastewater movement through the septic system becomes restricted. This is especially common in systems nearing capacity.

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