Unless your home is connected to municipal water and sewer lines, you need to install septic equipment on your property. Several factors contribute to what system and accompanying tank are best suited for your space, including house size and your family’s usage patterns. The team at Martin's Septic Service in Milledgeville, GA, believes researching home septic tanks beforehand will help you make the right choice. 

Here, these septic installation and repair experts explain the three types septic tanks and systems available to homeowners.

Gravity

This commonly used septic system channels waste away from your home and stores solids in the tank while the remaining liquid is filtered into drain field.

This home septic tank plays a crucial role in protecting the soil around your home. Solids are transformed to sludge and wastewater is treated, so it doesn’t harm the environment. Gravity in the tank forces the liquid into the ground.

Mound

This alternative system is used when a home rests on a high water table, or the surrounding soil offers poor absorption. Because improper soil absorption can harm filtration, this type of septic tank ensures wastewater is thoroughly filtered and cleaned before being sent back to the ground. Mound systems don’t require much space, which means the tank is smaller than other types. It may be the ideal solution for smaller homes with limited yard space.

Pressure Distribution

This system relies on a pump that forces treated water from the septic tank into the drain field. The pressure from the pump also helps the area drain more quickly, protecting both the tank and the surrounding soil. 

To learn more about home septic tanks or schedule a septic installation appointment in the Milledgeville area, call Martin’s Septic Service at (478) 452-8272 today. Visit the company online to learn how they keep your system running efficiently.