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It may seem like an easy task to keep track of your septic tank lids, but if they are buried underground and you don’t know where the lid is located on a large property then it can become quite difficult. There are some simple tips for finding these tanks that will help in locating them quickly. Remember to call us for your septic maintenance needs!
"I found out my septic tank was nearly 600ft from my home. Turns out the home has been moved due to foundation issues something that was not mentioned when we first bought the home."
- Armin Groune, Homeowner
To find your septic tank, you first need a 4-inch sewer line in the basement or crawl space of the home. This will be where it leaves from and flows out into an open area nearby – usually on one side if not directly across from where they enter! Locate these pipes with their telltale red sucker marks along their length towards any objects that might block them such as trees/power lines etc., then follow them until they cross over something again before reaching their final destination: A large concrete barrier surrounding service pits which act both to retain waste and prevent uplift.
If you’ve ever purchased a new home, then there is probably an inspection report with information about your septic system. This includes where it will be installed and what kind of soil type (or combination) that’s found on the property in question – whether regular solids such as rocks or clay particles; liquid instances like rainwater which may have to contain chemicals from pesticides used at some distance away during the growing season but never make their way down into our drinking water sources because these tanks filter out everything before distribution begins!
A diagrammed representation might also come up when checking online if buying locally wasn’t possible. If you are not the original homeowner you can call them for info on what previous septic maintenance services they received and from who.
An as-built drawing will indicate how many lids there are for your septic tank. Depending on your septic tank set up, your system may include two or three lids. Septic tanks are typically rectangular in shape and measure approximately 5 feet by 8 feet. In most cases, septic tank components including the lid, are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underground. You can use a metal probe to locate its edges and mark the perimeter. If you do not find the lid by probing, shallow excavation with a shovel along the tank’s perimeter should reveal the lid. Once your finished your ready for septic maintenance.
Once you’ve located the tank and found the lids, it’s time to give Plumberss a call and schedule your spetic maintenance service. Remember, do not attempt to open the tank yourself. Concrete septic tank lids are heavy, and many require specific lifting tools to remove. Most importantly, an open tank can be very dangerous because of its hazardous wastewater and toxic fumes. It’s best to leave this part to the professionals.
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