If you are located on a property that doesn’t have access to a municipal sewage system, you are going to need a septic system. Every septic system is different because every property is different, and the system needs to be tailored to a property’s specific needs and terrain. Therefore, there are several considerations that matter to septic contractors when they are planning and executing your septic tank installation.

• Septic Tank Size – The proper septic tank size depends on the size of the household, if it’s a residential property. An interesting fact you may not have known is that septic contractors don’t necessarily determine household size by the number of people but rather by the number of bedrooms.
• Lift Station – Ideally, your septic system can be designed in such a way that gravity will move waste from your home and into the tank. However, that may not be possible in some cases. If the tank must be installed in an area that is elevated higher than the home, the contractor will need to incorporate a lift station during your septic tank installation.
• Water Table – If the water table is high, your septic system is at risk of contaminating it. In this case, your septic tank installation will most likely involve the installation of an aerator, which will introduce air into the septic tank, allowing aerobic bacteria to break down the waste more effectively and result in cleaner effluent that’s less likely to cause groundwater contamination.

These are three considerations that matter when it comes to septic tank installation. Be sure to work with a licensed, experienced septic contractor to get the best results.