Updated October 2026. Lifespans and tank prices from the U.S. EPA and HomeServe; check your local code for approved tank types. Concrete septic tanks are heavy, resist floating in a high water table and often last the longest, but they cost more to install and can crack as they age. Plastic (polyethylene) tanks are cheaper, … Read more
Types of Septic Tanks Septic tank systems are on-site underground wastewater treatment systems, dedicated to individual properties. Septic tank systems are typical in rural areas where there are no centralized sewage systems servicing the municipality. Septic tanks digest organic matter found in a household’s or business establishment’s septic plumbing system. Septic systems utilize both nature … Read more
Why You Have Two Septic Tanks Your home or building facility may either have an on-site wastewater management systems (your septic system) or you are connected to your municipality’s sewer system. All property owners are served best to know if their property has a dedicated septic system or otherwise. And if you do find out … Read more
How Much Weight Can A Septic Tank Withstand? It is extremely likely that your home or business establishment has a septic tank, but the important question is do you know where it is located? Your septic tank is buried under your property and is made of either concrete, fiberglass, or polyethylene. It is important to know … Read more
Are Septic Tank Filters Necessary? Are Septic Tank Filters Necessary? That is exactly what we will cover in this article. Your septic tank is either a large concrete or plastic container that is installed underground for the purpose of holding and treating wastewater that flows from your home or facility. From there, the wastewater travels … Read more
Can A Septic Tank Be Moved? If you are planning to do a major renovation or remodeling of your residential or commercial property, knowing the location of your septic tank system is one of the most important first steps, deciding if can and should move a septic tank is another. A septic tank is a … Read more
What Is A Septic Aerator in Aerobic Systems? In this article, we will discuss Septic Aerators, what they are, what they do, and why some septic systems need them. To better understand aerators you must first understand how septic tanks use microorganisms to process waste, and the difference between aerobic and anaerobic microoranisms. Septic tanks … Read more
Updated October 2026. Sizes checked against state septic code; your local health department sets the rule for your home. Most homes need a septic tank of at least 1,000 gallons, and septic tank size is set by the number of bedrooms, not square footage. Washington State, for example, requires at least 1,000 gallons for up … Read more
Do Septic Tanks Need Electricity? If you are living in a home with a septic system you may be wondering if there is anything you need to know about the operation of your septic tank when there is no electrical power available, like in the case of a power outage. So, does a septic tank … Read more
Updated October 2026. Checked against North Dakota State University Extension guidance and the International Plumbing Code venting chapter. Yes, a septic tank needs to be vented, but on most homes the vent is not on the tank itself. Gas from the tank flows back up the inlet pipe and out the plumbing vent stack on … Read more