Making Septic Tank Cleaning Easier

No one likes their yard being dug up. Unfortunately, that’s the only way to properly clean out a septic tank if the lids are buried. There are ways to make locating your lids easier, and to avoid digging each time. The best way is to install a septic tank riser over the access lid(s) to your tank.

There are many pros but not many con’s to installing risers. Let’s go over them!

Pros

Your yard will not have to be dug up when the tank is pumped
Pumping will no longer require digging up your landscaping if placed over the tank
Your tank will be easy to locate
You may save money on septic tank cleaning since the tank will not need to be located or dug up
They can be installed by the owner or a septic company
They come in a variety of brands so you can get the look you want for the price you want
They come in a variety of height
They come in a variety of width
The lids can be properly secured ensuring they are safe
They can be installed to be exposed at ground level, or they can be installed to be buried a few inches so they are still easy to access without seeing them in your yard
They will bring your lids into compliance if your lids are buried deep
It will make it easier to monitor your system for backup in the tank

Cons

There is an upfront expense
If you have more than one lid, the expense will be greater
If the lids are not secure, then they can be tampered with – so be sure they are always secure
If the lids are visible, they may not be aesthetically appealing
Lids and risers may require replacement after many years
Roots can grow around the riser, but pulling the roots each time the tank is pumped can usually keep them from causing a problem
Rainwater can enter the tank if the tank is in an area where rainwater ponds or runs off, which could cause unintentional consequences to your septic system
Thinking of installing a riser? Call us to find out more! We sell and install
Tuff Tite risers. You can purchase them from our office to install them yourself, or give us a call and we’ll take care of it for you.

For 86+ years, Van Delden Wastewater Systems has withstood the test of time as the leading Wastewater System company, providing San Antonio, Boerne, and the surrounding Texas Hill Country with services you can count on now and in the future.

Call us for any of your wastewater systems needs and let our professionals help you with your septic installation and maintenance requirements: (210) 698-2000 (San Antonio) or (830) 249-4000 (Boerne).