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.

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

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What Size of Septic Tank Do You Need?

September 6th, 2018 Posted in Septic Tanks
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When you are adding a septic system to your property for your home, the size of septic tank you use will be important. Not only are there building and environmental regulations that you must meet – building codes require certain size tanks based on the size of the home – but you want to plan for future needs as well. Here are some considerations to keep in mind when determining what size septic tank is needed for your home.

Most residential septic tanks range from between 750 and 1250 gallons. The specifications in most building codes look at the size of the home and number of bedrooms, since there is no way to know for sure how many people will live in the home. A smaller tank of 750 gallons is designed for a home with one or two bedrooms and less than 1,500 square feet. Larger homes with three or four bedrooms may need a 1250-gallon tank or larger.

However, meeting the minimum requirements is not all you should consider. If you plan on having a full household or entertaining many guests, a bigger tank may be needed. And, you want to plan for any additions you may make in the future – adding more rooms could require you to put in a larger tank. It will save money to have a larger tank installed from the beginning.

If you are not sure what size of septic tank you should use for your home, talk to your local septic service company. They can help you determine the best size and material to use for your new septic tank, as well as the right placement and installation.

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

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The All Important Septic Tank

January 31st, 2013 Posted in Septic Tank Pumping
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The size of your septic tank will vary depending on the size of your home the estimated number of inhabitants. Local regulations will dictate the size of tank required for the home based on this estimated number of inhabitants. A 1,000-gallon tank is a very common size for a standard size home.

The tank is built to be watertight and may be constructed of concrete, steel, fiberglass or plastic. The tank will also have an access cover on the top of the tank. The cover is generally buried until access is required for septic tank pumping or other maintenance issues. The tank will located several feet away from the home, as per local codes. It will also be located a proper distance from the home’s well as dictated by local health regulations.

The tank will be gravity fed through sewage lines from the house. As the waste fills the tank, the solid waste settles to the lower portion of the tank where bacteria immediately begin the decomposition process. The wastewater that has separated from the solid waste continues its journey downward through the septic system via gravity to the distribution box. From their the water is dispersed into the numerous trenches of the drain field of a conventional septic system.

The most critical purpose of the septic tank is the separation and decomposition of the solid waste. If the solid waste is not able to separate and settle to the lower part of the tank, solid waste can end up clogging the distribution box and/or drain field. The active work of bacteria in the tank to decompose the solid waste is also critical. When operating properly, bacteria can eliminate up to 90% of the solid waste that comes into the tank.

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