If you have a home with a septic tank in the Orange, Seminole, Lake, Volusia, or Kissimmee area, do you know if it has a riser? Are you sure where the lid of your septic tank is located?
Septic tanks are usually installed about 3 feet below the ground, out of sight out of mind, until your septic system starts having problems or need to be pumped out. Finding the tank can be easy to find but locating and digging out the lid may not be so easy. This unusually includes digging and digging until you find it. Not only is time-consuming, it can also get expensive. That’s where the septic tank riser comes into play.
What Exactly is a Riser?
The riser makes the septic tank more accessible. The riser extends the lid of the septic tank with a long tube to just above the surface of the ground. It provides quick and easy access to the tank.
Septic tank risers are usually made from concrete, polyethylene or PVC. Though concrete risers are durable and last a long time, they are heavy and can be hard to install and they may also have a tendency to leak water and gas.
Polyethylene risers are resistant to chemical erosion, easy to install, and light weight. They won’t rust but cost considerably more than concrete. Risers come in 6 inches or 12 inches and are connected together with screws.
PVC risers are also very easy to install, light weight and easy to remove. They can be throughly sealed to prevent contaminated water and gas from leaking.
If you’re thinking about replacing, installing a new septic tank, or investing in a riser for your system, don’t hesitate to contact Orlando Septic Services. We are here help you with all your waste managements needs!
