When deciding on the system to remove waste from your home, it is important to consider both cost and environmental impact. There are a variety of factors that show your own septic system is a better investment for your home and the surrounding area. Keep reading to find out more about the benefits of
installing a septic tank at your home.
How Does A Septic Tank System Work?
Unlike communal sewer systems where wastewater is funneled through sewer lines to the local treatment facility, with a septic system installation, any wastewater is moved through drainage pipes to the private underground sealed septic tank. In the tank, any solids or “sludge” settles to the bottom, and a “scum” layer of oil and grease forms on the top. These should be pumped by a professional on a regular basis. Meanwhile, liquid wastewater (“effluent”) exits the tank into the drain field or absorption field while sludge and scum remains contained by the tank until they are removed professionally.
If you’re wondering how to install a septic system yourself, note that this is not a project to do yourself. Instead, call the experienced plumbers at Blue Mills Plumbing to ensure the septic tank construction is done right.
Why Should You Have a Septic Tank at Home?
Properly disposing of waste from the home is essential whether with sewers or septic systems. However, when done correctly, a septic tank installation may be the better choice for your family because of its positive environmental impact, longevity, and affordability. When you’re ready, contact Blue Mills Plumbing for your septic services from excavation to installation.
Septic Tanks Are Environment-Friendly
Septic tank installations benefit not only the residents but also the surrounding area’s flora and fauna. Compared to a city sewer system, septic tanks cut pollution while helping local plants and wildlife.
Recall that the effluent, or liquid wastewater, is filtered out by the septic tank to the drain field or absorption field. From there, the soil’s natural filtration system eliminates remaining bacteria. This process ensures the water can be safely reused and allows the local water tables to be naturally replenished by recycling the wastewater safely. The water tables spur plant growth which then provides nourishment for local animals and insects, supporting the local ecology as a whole.
Septic tank systems also proactively protect against widespread contamination of the local water sources. Leaky sewage lines cause widespread damage and increase community risk through the transmission of pathogens and pollutants. Septic tanks are buried and durable enough to contain the contaminants and filter wastewater safely. If a leak were to happen, it would be contained to that property and not have the same negative impact on the whole community and environment.
Septic Tanks Can Last for Years
When properly maintained and pumped, your home septic system could endure the majority of your residency. Some septic tank installations even last 40 years with the right care. Make sure you schedule inspections and maintenance for your tank and septic lines every few years. That way you’ll stay safe and worry-free while avoiding blockages and other problems.
If you’re buying a home that already has a septic tank, ask for the inspection records and become familiar with local laws, ordinances, and guidelines for your system. You could even include a septic inspection as part of the overall home inspection during the process.
Septic Tanks Are An Affordable Option
From the day of installation to the future when your property is sold, septic tanks can save you money in several impactful ways. First, the septic tank price and cost to install on a residential property may be notably lower than installing sewage pipes there. This is especially true if your property area is greater than an acre. Second, septic systems do not have the same monthly costs associated with them that city-operated sewage lines do. And since your property does not connect to the city’s sewer system, you can also save money on property taxes, too.
Don’t forget to schedule your regular septic tank service to avoid any unforeseen problems that could occur without prescribed maintenance.
Contact Us Now to Install A Septic Tank System
For a project this important, you need a commercial plumbing service you can trust. Blue Mills Plumbing has the expertise you’re looking for – both residential and commercial septic tank installation. Call Blue Mills Plumbing today at (816) 254-9416
or fill out the form
here. We’re ready to take on all your plumbing needs!
