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Septic System Tanks
The septic tank of your septic system is designed to hold solid waste as well as facilitate the transfer of liquids to the drainfield. Septic tanks are generally made out of concrete, plastic (polyethylene, fiber-reinforced, high-density), or fiberglass. Old septic tanks may be made out of steel or other metals, however, these are no longer an available option because they are prone to rust. While the chances of you having a steel/metal septic tank is slim to none, if found they should be replaced.
Septic tanks come in a wide variety of sizes from as small as a few hundred gallons to thousands of gallons. The size of septic tank depends on its usage - from small homes to large commercial or industrial properties. Septic tanks may also have a single chamber or double chamber.
Double chamber septic tanks have a second chamber to further separate solids from waste water before entering the drainfield. They also do not require septic pumping as often as single chamber septic tanks.
The material, size, and type of septic tank usually comes down to cost and usage. Concrete septic tanks are more expensive and can last 40 years or more. Plastic septic tanks are generally less expensive and last for 30-40 years. State and local laws are likely also a determining factor. A local septic contractor should be able to help you determine the best septic tank for your property.
Septic Tank Services
A professional, local septic contractor can help with all required maintenance of your septic tank, including:
- Septic Tank Repair
- Septic Tank Replacement
- Septic Tank Inspection
- Septic Tank Troubleshooting
Septic Tank Repair
SepticSystemRepair.net can help connect you with a professional, local contractor for septic tank repair. Septic tank repairs may involve repairs to either the inlet pipe, outlet pipe, d-box, or a variety of other septic tank related functions.
Depending on the age of the septic system, it is the septic tank lid that usually cracks and can be repaired. However any cracks in the tank itself probably can't be repaired and may even require replacement by state and local laws.
Septic Tank Replacement
The need for septic tank replacement will likely come down to the age of the tank, except for the occassion of a major crack or tank corrosion. Septic tank replacement will be required of every septic system at some point in time. If you property is older, soon rather than later.
Septic tank replacement can usually be handled by a septic contractor if the new septic tank is being installed where the old septic tank was installed. A new location likely requires extra permitting and therefore a septic contractor that specifically specializes in new septic system installation.