If you have an old concrete septic tank, the cost of annual repairs can be expensive when you start to have problems. Therefore, you are going to want to consider upgrades and improvements that can help you save without the need for replacement. Here are some tips to help you renovate old concrete septic tanks and save.

1. Improving Drainage With Drain Field Replacement or Improvements

The drainage of your septic system is important, and there are many improvements that can be done to older systems. There are several options to improve the drainage of your septic system, which include replacing the current drain field to upgraded. Another problem that you may have is overly saturated soils, which can be solved by moving the drain field to a new location when you have it replaced.

2. Repairing Cracks to Save Old Concrete Septic Tanks and Prevent Leaks

Old concrete septic tanks may crack and need to be repaired. This is something that a septic repair service will be able to help you with. Make sure that you have your tank inspected for leaks whenever there are cracks. Repair the cracks to ensure that these small problems do not get worse and lead to more serious issues that may cause you to need to have the tank replaced.

3. Stopping the Deterioration of Old Concrete Septic Systems With Liners

The problem with old concrete tanks is that they will eventually deteriorate, which can cause problems inside the tanks. Today, there are modern synthetic liner solutions that can help to prevent these problems. Talk to a septic repair service about installing a modern liner inside your tank to solve problems with leaks and prevent deterioration due to the harsh conditions inside the tank.

4. Improving Outdated and Undersized Septic Systems With Secondary Tank Upgrades

You will also want to improve undersized tanks that may not have the capacity to deal with modern waste treatment needs. One of the options that you may want to consider is installing a pump tank to improve distribution to the drain field. Another improvement that you may want to consider is installing a secondary waste treatment tank to add to the capacity of your system.

These are some tips to help you renovate old concrete septic systems so that you can reduce the annual costs of repairs. If you need help with some of these improvements, contact your local plumbing services and talk to them about some of these upgrades and improvements for your septic system. 

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