I recently bought a house with a septic tank for the very first time. I thought I was prepared, but I really had no idea what I was getting into. Shortly after we moved in, the septic tank backed up. I had to call for emergency septic services to have it pumped and taken care of. That's when I learned that I had overlooked some of the signs that the tank needed to be emptied. I created this site to share my experience and the tips that I learned along the way. My goal is to help others avoid the same septic problems that I have dealt with.
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Place The Septic Tank Away From Water Sources
Where the septic system is placed on the property will affect both the performance of this system as well as the condition of the property. Homeowners that have water wells on their property will need to be especially mindful of this. Otherwise, they could inadvertently put their water source at risk of contamination due to the septic system being located too close to it. For those with property that may be too small to easily allow for a large amount of space between the septic system and the water source, it will be especially important to keep the system well-maintained to reduce the risk of malfunctions that lead to the water becoming contaminated.
Keep The Access Hatch Visible And Accessible
A modern septic tank will be equipped with an access hatch that is designed to allow the tank to be easily pumped without excavating large amounts of soil. Sadly, there are some homeowners that will fail to keep this access hatch clear. Over the years, soil and plants can hide this hatch, which can make it harder for contractors to work on this system in the future as they will have to spend time attempting to locate this access hatch. Placing a marker near this point can be an easy way of remembering where it is located.
Work With A Full-Service Septic Tank Installation Contractor
There are many different steps that will go into a septic system installation. In addition to the physical work of excavating the soil and installing the tank, there will also be ample amounts of paperwork to complete. For example, you will likely need to obtain a permit from the local government before the installation of a septic tank can be done. Additionally, some homeowner's associations will require individuals to get approval before they make this change to their property. A full-service septic tank installation contractor can handle much of the permitting, scheduling and other logistical steps that will have to be taken to install the septic tank. While this type of service will cost more than more basic contractor services, the stress and work that they can save will be considerable.
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