If you have a septic system, it’s necessary to keep up with regular inspections and maintenance
to avoid a septic failure and damage to your home and property. Septic tank risers are a key
part of easy maintenance. They can be installed when you get a new or replacement septic
tank, or one can be built onto your septic system at any time. Here’s what you need to know
about septic tank risers.
1. What a Septic Tank Riser Does
A septic tank riser is like a periscope for your septic tank. It’s essentially a vertical portal that
goes from the ground to the tank. The portal has a lid that can be latched and left uncovered.
You can also spread a thin layer of soil over the lid.
2. What Septic Tank Risers Are Made Of
Septic tank risers are made from fiberglass, plastic or concrete. Concrete risers last longer, but if
the septic system needs to be replaced, they can be difficult to work around due to their size
and location. Plastic is inexpensive but has a shorter lifespan. Fiberglass has strength, which is
good in thick clay soils. The riser lids are made of non-skid material.
3. Why You Should Have Septic Tank Risers Installed
Septic tanks need to be inspected and pumped every three to five years. Installing a riser makes
this easier. With a riser, finding the access point to the tank is a simpler process. The plumbers
just need to open the lid, and the tank can be inspected or pumped. Latching riser lids also keep
pets and children safer on your property.
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