Emergency Septic Service in Bucks County, PA

Sewage backing up into a basement, an alarm that won't stop or wastewater surfacing in the yard? Tell us what's happening and we'll pass your request to a local septic professional serving your part of Upper or Central Bucks County. Request a quote and mark it urgent.

Request a QuoteCall 215-770-8510

What Counts as a Septic Emergency

• Sewage backing up into floor drains, tubs or toilets
• Wastewater or wet, smelly ground over the tank or drain field
• A high-water or dosing tank alarm that stays on
• A dosing or effluent pump that runs constantly or not at all
• Strong sewer odors inside the house
• A collapsed or sinking area near the tank lid

What to Do Right Now

1. Cut water use. Hold off on laundry, dishwashers, showers and flushing until someone looks at the system.
2. Keep people and pets away from any surfacing sewage.
3. Don't open the tank yourself. Tank gases are dangerous and lids can fail.
4. Check the alarm panel and breaker. Note whether the alarm light is on and whether the pump breaker tripped. Don't reset it repeatedly.
5. Write down what you see: where water is backing up, when it started and whether it's raining heavily. That helps the pro who follows up.

How an Urgent Request Works

Send the form with "urgent" in the message, your town or township and a short description. Your request goes to an independent local provider, who follows up by email (or by phone if you include a number). Availability depends on the provider and the day, so we can't promise a time. If sewage is entering living space and you can't reach anyone, call 215-770-8510.

Common Causes

• A tank that's overdue for septic pumping. Many Bucks townships require pumping at least every three years.
• A failed pump, float or alarm on systems with a dosing tank or sand mound
• A clogged outlet baffle or effluent filter
• A saturated or failing drain field. See septic repair and drain fields.
• Roots or a broken line between the house and the tank

After the Emergency

Many emergencies point to a bigger issue. A pumping visit may turn up a problem that needs a repair or, sometimes, a replacement system. Repairs generally need a Bucks County Health Department permit (215-345-3318). If you're buying or selling soon, a septic inspection documents the system's condition.

Emergency Septic FAQ

Is a gurgling drain an emergency? Not always, but it's an early warning. Cut water use and request a quote before it becomes a backup.

Can I keep using water if the alarm is on? Use as little as possible. The alarm means the tank level is high, so extra water can push effluent where it shouldn't go.

Will my township need a report? If the tank is pumped, keep the receipt. Townships with pumping programs, like Plumstead and East Rockhill, ask for it within 30 days.

Septic Services

• Septic tank pumping
• Septic inspections
• Septic repair and drain fields
• Septic installation and replacement
• Emergency septic service

Areas We Serve

Doylestown · Plumstead · Quakertown · Richland Twp & Richlandtown · Perkasie · Hilltown · Sellersville · Chalfont · Dublin · New Hope · All service areas

How It Works

1. Tell us your town, what you need and any township deadline.
2. Get matched with an independent local septic provider who serves your area.
3. Provider follows up by email (or by phone if you add a number) to talk through the job and a quote.

Request a Quote

Tell us your town, what you need and any township deadline, and a local septic professional will follow up by email. Only name, email and town are required.

Prefer the phone? You can also call 215-770-8510.

Bucks County Septic connects homeowners with independent local septic service providers.