5 Things You Need to Know About Installing a New Septic System

If you are building a new home that will need a septic system, you want to make sure you start with everything you need for success. A septic system is a large investment and you want to ensure the one you install will last for decades to come. Planning and preparation are the most important aspects of building a new septic system that will last. Here are five things to consider when building a new septic system. 

  1. The type of system. There are several different systems available – gravity, mound, aerobic and others. The type of system you have will help determine the steps you need to take next.
  2. Tank placement. All septic systems need a tank that will hold the waste while it is treated. If you are building a home, this should be considered before you start the structure if possible.
  3. Drain field or mound. All septic systems need a place for the treated waste water from the tank to disperse. Whether you need a mound system or can use a drain field, you will need a place that will filter the water before it does into the ground. Drain fields will need to have the soil perc’d to ensure proper filtration will occur.
  4. Size of tank. The size of home and the amount of people in the home will help determine the size of septic tank you need. It is better to go larger than not big enough to avoid over-stressing the system.
  5. Find the right contractor. You need an experienced septic pro that can perform the inspections, install your system and ensure you have all the permits needed to meet local regulations.

Building a new septic system should be carefully planned to avoid problems in the future. Make sure you have a quality septic professional on your side to ensure your system is installed correctly and made to last.

Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 873-7934

Septic System 101: Components of a Gravity-Based System

If you own a home or business with a gravity-based septic system, you most likely know that it contains a septic tank and a drain field. Yet these are only two the components in an efficient system, which treats and filters all the waste water from your building. Each part of the system works with the next, so understanding how they are connected can be helpful for maintenance and troubleshooting problems.

Sewer Lines

Starting at the building, the sewer lines are the first part of your septic system. These pipes carry your wastewater from the inside plumbing to the septic tank to begin treatment. These pipes can become cracked, clogged or broken, causing sewage spills into the ground or sewer backups into your home.

Septic Tank

Your septic tank is the large container where solid waste is separated from water, allowing the solids to break down in a pool of bacteria and other natural agents. The solids sink to the bottom of the tank while they’re decomposing while the grease rises to the top, with the water portion slowly being released out to the distribution box and drain field.

Distribution Box

Near the drain field, a distribution box made of plastic or cement receives the wastewater from the septic tank. This box is important part of ensuring that the wastewater is evenly distributed to the different pipes and trenches located in the drain field. It often contains a filter to keep large objects out of the drain field pipes.

Drain Field

The final stop for septic wastewater is the drain field. Underground pipes located in trenches release the wastewater into the ground, leeching or filtering it before it trickles down into the ground water below.

If you are concerned that you have a problem with any of your septic system components, call in your local septic professional for an inspection. Early intervention and repair can often prevent septic system failures.

Posted on behalf of:
Hunter’s Septic Service
Nesbit, MS
(662) 429-1686