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By Dennis Jackson


A septic tank riser is simply a material extension that rises from a tank to give you an easier time accessing your septic tank. It is usually a few feet below ground and rising above surface level. The extension lid is on the surface and when you want to check it out or pump out, you can just remove the lid without the need to drill a hole in the ground to find your lid. This article highlights the most pertinent aspects in a Septic Tank Riser Installation.

Septic tanks are built below ground level and so are their lids. When maintenance work has to be undertaken, the ground around and above the cover lid has to be dug out in order to reach the lid. This is a tedious, time-consuming and expensive affair. Adding risers to the lid brings it up to or just under the ground level and makes the lid more accessible.

Keeping this system open without cover invites all sorts of troubles - from external objects entering the system, to disturbing the anaerobic environment of the system. Maintaining the anaerobic environment (no oxygen) is critical for the proper decomposition of waste. System covers are an essential part of using a human waste management system.

The polyethylene ones are light, can be installed easily and are more soil and chemical erosion-resistant. They can also be sealed thoroughly, thus preventing leakage of gasses and contaminated water into the surrounding drain field. The PVC varieties are the lightest of the lot and are extremely easy to install. These too can be sealed effectively to prevent leakages.

Polyethylene material is the most popular with the extensions because it is resistance to chemical and soil corrosion. It is also less prone to rust, is light and easy to install. PVC tends to me more expensive, but it is the lightest of all popular riser materials. When you choose this material, you will enjoy light easy to remove lids and an extension material that is corrosion resistant too. The material also makes it possible to achieve a tight seal.

When the professionals are performing this regular maintenance of pumping out excess sludge and scum, they will check out all of the workings of the septic system. They can inform the homeowner of any leaks or other repairs that need to done and probably schedule a convenient time to return and perform the repair work. If your tank is one of those hard to find ones, homeowners may want to also discuss installing the types of features that improve accessibility.

A professional plumber will be able to tell you exactly how many you will need to install. If there is some grass growing above the drain field and the lid, when maintenance work has to be carried out, all that will have to be removed is the grass layer that grows right above the lid. Risers are a convenient and simple way of making a septic tank more accessible.

A well-functioning septic system ensures a clean living environment and is as important as the very roof over your head, perhaps even more important. Ensure to check out on its care and maintenance.




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