What the alarm is telling you
Most residential aerobic systems monitor the water level inside the treatment chamber. A high-water alarm means water is entering the tank faster than it is leaving, or the pump that moves treated water to the spray field has stopped. A secondary alarm on some systems monitors the air pump, which aerates the treatment chamber. If the air pump fails, the biological treatment process slows and the effluent quality drops.
What to do when the alarm sounds
Reduce water use in the house immediately: skip laundry, limit showers, avoid running the dishwasher. Check the breaker for the septic system's electrical panel. If the breaker is on and the alarm persists, call Seal Digging Service at (601) 845-0484. The technician can diagnose the fault remotely in some cases or schedule a same-week visit.
Common causes and fixes
A tripped float switch can sometimes be reset by cycling the breaker. A failed air pump needs replacement. A clogged effluent filter causes water to back up in the treatment chamber. Heavy rain or a plumbing leak inside the house can temporarily overwhelm the system. Seal Digging handles all of these, from simple resets to component replacement.