Septic Tank Cover Information Page

Finding the septic tank cover: Finding the septic tank cover can be very difficult and in most cases is a job for the professionals. However, if you want to it yourself, we have some information at http://www.laundry-alternative.com/locating_septic_tank.htm to help you in your search.  It is very helpful to install a riser. Risers are attached to the top of the tank over the outlet and inlet openings of the tank. The allow you to easily locate the tank and provide access to it for inspection and maintenance. They also eliminate the need to dig up your lawn each time you need to access the septic tank cover. For more information on risers, go to http://www.laundry-alternative.com/septic_tank_riser.htm Never go down into a septic tank, as they contain deadly gases.  It is very important that the tank be cleaned by removing the septic tank cover (also known as the manhole cover). This is the only way to ensure all solids have been removed. Some septic pumpers use the 4 inch inspection pipe, but this can result in some of the scum layer plugging the outlet baffle when the tank refills with sewage.  As you may know from researching this topic, failing septic systems are a major financial and environmental problem in this country. Expensive septic repairs can often run from $5,000 to $20,000 or more and a large number of systems are failing throughout the country. For news stories related to failing septic systems and tightening regulations you can go to: http://www.laundry-alternative.com/failingseptic.htm You also can't sell your home if it has a failing system. For more information on how to properly maintain your septic system, go to: http://www.laundry-alternative.com/septic_system_maintenance.htm