What to Expect When Your Septic Tank is Installed

February 7th, 2018 Posted in Septic Tanks
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When you are having a new septic tank installed, you need to be prepared for the process. It is not as simple as digging a whole and dropping in the tank. There is planning and permits that are needed, whether it is a new or replacement tank for your septic system. Most homeowners will only have one tank installed in their septic system over a few decades, so knowing what to expect can help the process go smoother.

Planning and Permits

Before the installation can be scheduled, you need to complete the planning process. First, you need to decide the size of tank needed. If you are replacing an existing tank, this is an opportunity to upgrade to a larger tank. Talk to your septic tank professionals to determine the best type and size of tank for your home.

Placement of your tank will also need to be planned. If it is a replacement, it will most likely be placed in the same location. However, for new tank installations, your installer can help choose a location that will meet the local regulations.

Once you decide on the tank, you can make sure you apply for your permits. Often your septic installer can help with getting the right permits from the city or county office in your region.

Day of Installation

When you have the permits and planning completed, your contractor will schedule the day of your installation. Expect a significant amount of soil removal for new installations, including trenches for pipes and a deep hole for the tank. Replacement should not need as much digging, but the old tank will need to be disconnected and removed before the new tank can be lowered and buried.

When the correct planning and preparation is completed, your septic tank installation can be done expediently when you hire experienced installers. Make sure to plan your tank installation carefully with your contractor to ensure it is done right and legally from beginning to end.

Posted on behalf of:
Seagraves Plumbing Sewer & Septic
4980 Plant Atkinson Rd SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(494) 792-2221

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Septic Tank Size Considerations

February 2nd, 2011 Posted in Septic Tanks
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If you are installing a new septic system in your new home or replacing the existing septic system, it is important to make sure that the septic tank is properly sized for your situation.  Your sewer-septic professional will be able to help you determine the minimum size for your septic tank, but a basic understanding of the variables to consider will help you make an appropriate choice.

A septic system is made up of a drain line, a septic tank, the leech field, and the soil under the leech field.  Each of these components has an important job to do and the septic system will fail if any of these components is not functioning properly.

The septic tank is designed to hold wastewater from your home long enough to allow most of the solid material to settle out to the bottom of the tank.  The septic tank also allows greasy scum to float to the top of the tank.  The septic tank is designed with baffles to hold the scum layer and the solid waste in the tank, but allow the effluent to flow out to the leech field.

A properly sized septic tank will be large enough to hold the wastewater for about 24 to 48 hours before it flows into the leech field.  Based on average water usage, a septic tank for a three bedroom home should be at least 1,000 gallons.  A 1,200 gallon tank is appropriate for a 4 bedroom home, and a 1,500 gallon tank is suitable for a 5 to 6 bedroom home.

If your home is equipped with a garbage disposal or if you anticipate unusually high water usage, it is a good idea to use the next higher septic tank size.

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Septic Tank Covers

October 4th, 2010 Posted in Septic Tanks
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Every septic tank has a port of entry.  This is the septic tank cover.  One out of four American households use a sewer septic system to process their waste water.

This septic tank lid is actually removablel, although many homeowners don’t know where their septic tank lid is located.  You should always know where your septic tank is located and know where the lid is in case of emergency.

If you are installing a new septic tank, there are several considerations you want to make when installing.

Make sure that the lid is tight fitting and of a durable material.  The septic tank lid is often a point of leaks if it was made of poor quality or non-durable materials.  If you notice standing water in the leach fields, or an odor coming from the septic tank area, you likely have a leak and should contact a sewer septic professional.

Most septic tank covers are made from concrete.  These lids are both durable and strong (meaning no small child can inadvertently stand on the lid, cause it to tip, and ‘fall in’.)  You can have septic tank lids made in steel or plastic.  Steel lids tend to rust, and plastic ones tend to break.  Concrete septic tank lids are, overall, the best choice for your new septic tank.

Knowing the location of your septic tank cover is important so you don’t run over it with a lawn mower or car.  You should consider wisely all of your options when installing a septic tank, including the cover.  Consulting with a qualified sewer septic professional is the best step when deciding on a new septic tank.

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