Do You Know Where to Find Your Septic Tank Lid?

January 18th, 2019 Posted in Septic System
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It is not uncommon for a homeowner to not know where to find their septic tank lid, especially on a recently purchased home. In many cases, the lid is covered in dirt and grass, not easy to locate without knowing where it is positioned. You should know where your septic tank lid is to facilitate easy access for your septic service crews when they need to pump your tank or perform routine maintenance. Here are some tips to find your septic tank lid before your next schedule service.

  • Find the septic diagram. Did you receive any paperwork, diagrams or blueprints from the previous owners when you bought your home? When a septic system is installed, there is usually a diagram given to the homeowners that outlines the septic system, including the tank and lid location. Look through your paperwork and see if they gave you a septic diagram.
  • Look for conspicuous areas in the yard. If you do not have a diagram, or still are not quite sure where the lid is located, look for the lid where you think could be positioned. There may be a 2-3-foot wide rise or indentation in the yard that could be hiding your tank lid.
  • Follow the pipes. Where does your main sewer line leave the house and in what direction? This can help you find the area and look for an indicator of a buried tank lid.

If you cannot find your septic tank lid, do not worry. Your local septic service professionals will help you locate the septic tank and its lid, but it can save time and ensure they have the right access to find it before they arrive.

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 Access Cover Hazards

January 2nd, 2015 Posted in Septic System Maintenance
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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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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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