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.
