Choosing the Right Septic Tank Size for Your Home

June 24th, 2016 Posted in Septic System
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Are you adding a new septic tank or replacing an old tank for your home? Getting the right size tank for your needs is crucial for low septic maintenance. A tank that is too small for your family and home size will need more frequent pumping and may become overloaded. Before choosing the size of your septic tank, keep these tips in mind.

  • How many bedrooms you have. Specifications for septic systems are usually based on how many bedrooms a home contains. For example, many jurisdictions will require a tank of at least 1,000 gallons, with larger required for homes with three or more bedrooms.
  • People living in the home. It is not just the size of the home that matters; it is also the size of the family. If you have a growing family, you need to plan ahead for the size of family you may have in the future, not the size it is now.
  • Large events. Do you plan to host large events at your home? If you do, you will want to consider a larger septic tank than your home normally would normally need. A holiday gathering over a weekend with twenty people at your home could easily overload a smaller septic system.
  • Replacing an existing tank. If you are replacing an existing tank, don’t automatically choose the same size. It may be time to upgrade to a larger tank for your increased septic needs.

In general, it is usually better to go bigger than smaller when it comes to choosing your septic tank. Consult with your local septic company to determine the best size tank to meet your family’s needs now and in the future.

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

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Has Your Family Outgrown Your Septic System?

July 16th, 2014 Posted in Septic System Maintenance
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You bought a cute little three-bedroom home with a septic system when you first were ready to start a family. Fifteen years later, you have four kids and an elderly parent living in your cozy, but now crowded home. While your home’s septic may have been able to handle 4-5 people living in the home, seven may be pushing it to the limit. Every septic system is only designed to handle a certain load from the home. If your home is crowded, there is a good chance your septic system is feeling the strain.

Determining The Size Of Septic You Need

Most septic systems are built based on the size of the home. This includes the number of bedrooms and bathrooms in the home, with a maximum amount of people it’s designed to handle waste from on a daily basis. For example, a three-bedroom home may be required to have a 1,000 gallon septic tank, which is great if there are only three to four people living in the home. With four people in the home, it may only need to be pumped every 2 ½ years. However, increase that number to seven people, and now septic tank pumping may be needed every year.

There are several factors beyond the number of people in your home and the capacity of your septic tank which can also effect what size septic system you need. Water efficient fixtures and appliances can help offset having more people in your home. Also, families who are conscious of how much water and waste they put down the drain may be able to get by with a smaller system. The best way to know for sure whether your septic system is large enough for your bigger family is to call your local septic service company. They can evaluate your system and usage to determine whether it is time to upgrade to a larger septic system.

Posted on behalf of Seagraves Plumbing Septic and Sewer

 

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