A failed septic system turns a normal day into an emergency. No flushing, no showers, and sometimes weeks of waiting on repairs. We take these calls every week. Here is what to do first, and how a porta potty can carry your family until the system is fixed.
Can I get a porta potty the same day my septic fails?
Yes. Call (956) 396-3318 by 12:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, and we can usually deliver a porta potty the same day in Edinburg and most of Hidalgo County while trucks and units are available. After noon, delivery is usually the next morning. A rush fee may apply and shows before you pay.
Nobody needs to be home. Mark the spot, open the gate, and the driver calls about 30 minutes before arriving. See same-day porta potty delivery for details.
What should I do in the first hour after my septic fails?
In the first hour after a septic failure, do 3 things: stop using water in the house, call a licensed septic contractor, and call us for a temporary toilet. Every flush and shower adds water to a failed system. Keep kids and pets away from any wet or sunken spots in the yard.
- Stop the waterNo flushing, laundry, dishwasher or long showers until the contractor looks.
- Call a septic contractorThey diagnose and repair the system. We do not repair septic systems.
- Call us for a toiletBefore noon for same-day delivery. Tell us how many people live in the house.
- Pick a spotLevel ground near the back door, away from the septic field and the repair area.
Septic systems in Texas are regulated through the TCEQ and local authorities. Confirm repair permits with your contractor or county office.
Which unit works best for a family during septic repair?
For a family during septic repair, 1 deluxe flushing porta potty with a sink inside is the most comfortable choice. A standard unit plus a handwashing station also works and costs less. One unit with weekly service handles a household of 4 to 6 people. Larger families should add a second unit.
Compare the deluxe flushing porta potty and the standard porta potty. Both arrive sanitized and stocked with toilet paper and sanitizer.
Septic down? Call before noon.
We set a toilet the same day in most of Hidalgo County, and bill monthly while your septic is repaired.
How is a porta potty billed while my septic is being repaired?
A porta potty for septic repair bills on a 28-day cycle that starts on delivery day, with weekly service included. The rental renews automatically until you call for pickup. Call 2 business days before you want it gone. There is no long contract, so you pay only for the cycles you need.
Septic repairs often take longer than expected. You do not need to guess the end date when you book. Read how long-term porta potty rentals work.
Where should the porta potty go during septic work?
Place the porta potty at least 10 feet from the septic tank, drain field and any area the repair crew will dig. Choose level ground near the back door with a 48-inch path. The service truck must reach the unit each week, so do not block it in with repair equipment.
If you live on raw land or in an RV while you wait, see RV and camper toilets for black-tank pump-outs.