Other Septic Info Septic Tips Septic Failure Pumping Services We Provide Bacteria Treatment Bacteria Maintenance Benefits of Microbes Septic Do's & Dont's Septic Terminology Info for Home Buyers Septic System FAQs Code requirements for Septic Systems Septic Tank FAQs Septic Tanks Specs All septic tanks must be true to size, meaning the outlet water level will be consistent with stated liquid size. If they are not, then upgrading will be necessary. We strongly recommend poly or fiberglass tanks. Sizing of septic tanks - 25 year guarantee on all if properly installed - Polyethelene is preferred tanks are the installed tank of choice by American Septic Service. Tank must meet or exceed the states minimum standard for a septic tank. A larger tank is always better - you can’t go too large, only too small. These tanks will not float if installed properly to the manufacturers installation instructions, therefore making them far superior to metal and concrete tanks.

Other things to consider. . . .
1. If garbage disposal unit is in system, a separate trash tank must be installed overflowing into septic tank down stream and only biodegradable products are allowed through it. A yearly pumping of that tank will be a must and an added yearly expense as per size of trash tank will be charged adding to the monthly payments.

2. If you have a concrete or metal, poly or fiberglass septic tank, all outlet baffle and structures need to be checked - especially concrete and metal.

3. Water meters with remotes must be installed to verify volumes if there is a problem.

4. No leaking fixtures allowed - if they exist and are not fixed the next maintenance call will be billed as a extra charge and if not fixed within 2 months then guarantee is not honored. Once fixed the guarantee will again be honored with a two-year grace period for that guarantee.

5. If water conditioner goes through present concrete tank system, you must use potassium salt. Make sure no hot tubs, Jacuzzis, large volume water discharge of any kind, or chlorine type products discharge are going through the system. Otherwise a separate system is required and/or added treatment at an added expense.