As a rural business owner it is critical you know the location of each part of your property's septic system. Knowing its location is vital to prevent unnecessary damage as well as when the time comes to utilize professional sanitation services for septic pumping, maintenance, and repairs.
Thankfully, there are many ways you can locate a commercial property's septic tank, leach lines, and drain field. This blog discusses a few of those ways.
Go to the Local Building Department and Obtain a Copy of the As-Built Diagram
When the septic system was initially installed on your business's property, it required a building permit. After the permit was issued by the county's building department and the system was installed, it had to be inspected by the building department before it could be buried underground.
At the time of the inspection, an as-built diagram would have been drawn. The as-built diagram shows with great detail exactly where each component of the septic system is located.
To locate the septic system, you can go to the building department and get a copy of the as-built diagram. Using a tape measure and the as-built as a map, you can easily locate the septic tank, drain lines, and leach field.
Look at the Direction of the Wastewater Lines Leaving Your Building
Generally, when a septic tank is installed, it is in a direct line with the building it serves. This is to save on the costs of plumbing, but it is also because straight plumbing runs are much less susceptible to clogging than those with bends in them.
Armed with the knowledge that the wastewater line makes a direct line into the septic tank, look around your building's basement or crawlspace to determine the direction of the main drain line. If you can find this line, then often you will find the septic tank a few feet from the building.
Enlist the Assistance of the Local Contracting Service for Septic Tank Pumping
Especially in rural areas, there are often only a few contracting companies who install or pump out septic tanks. While this can sometimes lead to delays when you need something, it can also be nice because the contractors who work there are very likely to have been to your property before. For this reason, they may know the exact location of your septic system's components. If they do, then this can be the easiest way to solve the mystery - simply call them up and ask!
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