Septic Tank Access Cover Hazards

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Most septic tanks have a tank cover which allows access to the system. While this porthole is important for repairs and maintenance of your septic system, this access area can hazardous if not properly designed. Many children and even adults have been seriously, even fatally, injured by falling into a septic tank access hole. It is important to understand septic tank cover safety to ensure that your septic tank does not become a hazard.

Septic Tank Access Cover Safety

Your septic tank’s access cover can be a double-edged sword. It needs to be accessible by you and your septic maintenance professional; however, it also needs to not be accessible to children or pets. It only takes a minute for a child to get a poorly designed cover off and be at risk of falling down into the tank. To prevent this hazard, follow these safety precautions:

  • Proper septic tank cover. Covers should not easy to remove by a child. They should be heavy enough that only an adult can move, or secured in another way. Make sure that if the cover is in an area where it could be driven over, it’s a heavy-duty cover which will not break.
  • Preventive nets. There are nets that are designed to be installed under septic tank lids to prevent falls into the tank. These are an extra preventive step which may be a good idea for families with small children.

In addition to securing your access tank cover, let your children know that this is a dangerous area which needs to be avoided. Talk to your septic professional to ensure that your tank access cover meets all safety regulations.

Posted on behalf of:
Septic Service Pro, LLC
Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30334
(678) 292-8728

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