Septic Alarm Going Off in Victoria? 24/7 Fixes – Same Day
True Water Septic | Victoria ∙ Langford ∙ Sidney ∙ Sooke ∙ Saanich ∙ Gulf Islands
Why Is My Septic Alarm Going Off? (And What to Do Right Now)
If the alarm is screaming, you have minutes to hours — not days — before sewage backs up into your house or yard.
Follow this exact checklist (it has saved dozens of Island homes from disaster this year alone).
Immediate 5-Minute Emergency Checklist
- Stop all water use NOW
No toilets, showers, laundry, dishwasher — nothing. Tell everyone in the house. - Silence the alarm so you can think
Find the control panel (usually in garage, basement, or outside near tank). Press the red or black “Silence” button. The light will stay on — that’s normal. - Check the breaker
Look for a breaker labelled “septic,” “pump,” or “aerator.” Flip it off and back on. - Look outside
Wet spots, odours, or lush grass over the drain field? Take a quick photo and text it to us. - Call or text us right now — (250) 589-1410
We answer 24/7, even holidays. Tell us:
– Steady beep or flashing light?
– When did it start?
– Any backups inside?
Do these five things and you’ve just bought yourself time and prevented 90 % of the mess.
The 5 Most Common Causes We Fix the Same Day (2025 Prices)
| # | Problem | What You’ll Notice | Typical Fix (Same-Day) | Cost Range (incl. GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clogged effluent filter | Alarm + slow drains | Clean or replace filter | $150 – $350 |
| 2 | Failed pump | Constant alarm, no pumping sound | New effluent / dosing pump | $1,250 – $2,200 |
| 3 | Stuck or dead float switch | Alarm on, pump runs constantly or never | Replace float(s) | $350 – $650 |
| 4 | Blown fuse / tripped breaker | Sudden alarm, no power to panel | Reset or replace fuse/breaker | $250 – $450 |
| 5 | Control panel / timer failure | Random alarms, pump won’t cycle | Board repair or replacement | $450 – $950 |
95 % of alarm calls in Victoria, Langford, Sooke & Sidney are one of these five.
Real Cases from the Last 30 Days
- Langford – Alarm at 7 pm Friday night → stuck high-water float → replaced in 45 minutes → $420 → no backup
- Sidney – Red light + gurgling toilets → effluent filter 99 % blocked → cleaned same morning → $180
- Sooke – Constant beeping after storm → pump burned out from running 23 hrs/day → new pump installed next morning → $1,850
What Happens When We Arrive (Usually Within Hours)
- Silence alarm & stop any overflow
- Diagnose in under 20 minutes (we bring cameras and test equipment)
- Give you a written, no-surprise quote
- Fix it on the spot (or temporary bypass so you can use water tonight)
Prevent the Next Alarm – Most Customers Choose This
Add our Annual Maintenance Plan. Many plan customers never hear their alarm again.
True Water Septic
We’ll have you flushing again today.