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Nov 21, 2022
When you move into a new home, the last thing you think of is your septic system. This also occurs for people who have lived in the residence for a long period of time. It is not something you think of instantly, but that thought process can lead to heavy damage costs in the future.
Scheduling a septic tank pumping service every 3 years, depending on how many residents living in the household, can help you avoid a costly backup. In order to do this, you will need to know exactly where your septic system is. Not knowing the location of your system in your property can cause difficulties to detect and repair issues related to your tank at the appropriate time. The solutions we will provide may help you locate your septic system.
In this blog post, our professionals at Septic Blue of Raleigh will present potential solutions to help you in your quest of finding your septic tank.
If you are having trouble finding your septic system, one of the first things to do is to locate the main sewer line. This can be found in your basement, garage, or crawl space. The pipe you will be looking for is about 4 inches in diameter with some type of knob or notch covering the tip of it. Once you have found it, you can use this to your advantage by following where the pipe leads to outside. It is known that these pipes usually go in a straight line, so there is a high chance you can find your septic tank by tracing the line outside in your yard.
There are also indicators to spot your septic system. There may be a large divot or patchy area in your yard. If your septic system hasn’t been treated for some time, then you can locate it by the smell it gives off. Another way to locate it is to keep an eye out for something sticking out of your lawn. Most times the installers of the septic tank leave a sign of where the lid for the system is. The lids are usually raised higher up towards the surface to be found easily by soil probe sticks.
A soil probe stick is a 4-foot stick that is used to find where your system is located. As septic tanks are usually 4 feet underground, this stick is a perfect utility to find where your system is. All you have to do is insert the pointed end in the ground and push as hard as you can. If the system is there, you will feel the lid of your tank.
Once you have found your septic tank, make sure to mark the spot. No matter how good your memory is, it isn’t a smart decision to rely on it. Placing some type of indicator over the lid is a perfect area to leave a mark.
Have you been having trouble with your septic system? Has it gone to the point of needing a septic tank repair? Then you’ve come to the right place as we at Septic Blue of Raleigh have dedicated specialists ready to solve your issues. Contact our friendly representatives for more questions.
