If you recently moved into a new home, you’re likely still getting familiar with the whereabouts of all your amenities. It’s best to locate your septic tank soon to ensure you can provide proper maintenance and repairs if needed. The following guide offers a few helpful tips to locate this structure on your property.

How Can You Find Your Home’s Septic Tank?

1. Request a Septic Tank Map

Whenever modifications, installations, or other types of work are done on a piece of land, the current homeowner is required to notify the town and obtain permits for the procedures. Once notified, the town will keep records of these changes. You can request a copy of these documents, which should include a septic tank map.

2. Talk to Your Neighbors

In most cases, properties in the same area will have similar layouts for fixtures like pipes and septic tanks. Introduce yourself to your new neighbors and ask if they can show you where their septic tank is located. Not only will it help your search, but it will also let you socialize with your new community. 

3. Inspect the Grounds

First, look for your indoor plumbing pipes. In most cases, these will connect to the septic tank. Find where the pipes lead outside and look for signs that the ground was once disturbed. You might spot a small hill or dip on otherwise flat land. If this coincides with the pipes’ path, that’s likely where the tank is buried. 

Once you’ve located your septic tank, trust the professionals at B Sales Trucking, Excavation, Pumping & Plumbing Services in Makawao, HI, to keep it in top shape. The locally owned and operated company provides a broad range of services, including cleanings and septic tank pumping, to keep homes safe and clean. Visit them online or call (808) 264-3281 to schedule an appointment today.