Where Should Septic Tanks Be Placed?

Septic tanks are self-sufficient systems that allow you to handle all your waste without having to rely on a local municipality. People have them on their property for many reasons such as not wanting to pay monthly sewer bills, or they don’t have access to a municipal sewer. When it comes to installing a septic tank on your property, there are a few things that you must keep in mind including where the septic system is installed.

When installing your septic tank, you want to choose the spot carefully. It should be placed on either flat land or at the top of a hill. Placing a tank at the bottom of a hill can cause rainwater to flood the leach field or tank. You must consider soil quality also. Your soil will need a high absorption rate to be able to handle the treated wastewater that your septic system lets out into the leach field and any rainwater you might get. Undisturbed soil that is sandy is most desirable. Do not forget to factor in the location of buildings, structures, and trees when installing a new tank. Areas with trees, buildings, and water wells can all lead to the tank getting damaged. Avoid placing it in the vicinity of these things.

Contact Us Today for Septic Tank Pumping!

At Cornish Burton Sigala Septic Services, we provide professional septic tank pumping services to the Decatur, TX area. Regularly pumping your tank is part of its routine maintenance. Pumping helps to remove the sludge that has built up at the bottom of your tank over time. Pumping should be done every few years to avoid damage to the tank and prevent overflows. Contact us today to schedule your septic tank pumping service!