Septic System Installation

If the current system is not performing correctly, a new septic tank, distribution box and drain field can be installed. Each property is different. All systems that require replacement will need to meet current DNR standards for on-site waste water treatment systems. In most cases, meeting those standards requires a larger tank and increased drain field size.

Septic Tank Replacement Overview

WHY REPLACE A SYSTEM?

Below are some of the main reasons a new tank is usually needed:

Tank is cracked, collapsed, or structurally failing
System is too old
Drain field has failed
System is too small for the home
Major repairs cost more than replacement
System fails inspection when selling a property—sometimes the DNR requires a replacement
Sewage backups or surface wastewater

SIGNS TO WATCH FOR

If you have any of the below you should have your system inspected to see if it needs to be pumped, repaired or needs a replacement:

Frequent sewage backups in the home
Slow drains throughout the house
Sewage odors in the yard
Wet or soggy areas near the septic tank
Lush, bright green grass over the tank area
You have an old steel septic tank
Tank needs pumping too frequently
Contaminated well or nearby water

INSTALLATION PROCESS

Typical installation steps include:

Site inspection and evaluation
Permits and local approval
Locate utilities and mark the area
Pump the existing septic tank
Excavation of the old tank
Disconnect plumbing lines
Remove the old tank
Prepare the tank base
Install the new septic tank
Connect inlet and outlet pipes
Install effluent filter and risers (if required)
Inspection by local authority
Backfill the excavation
Final grading and cleanup