Septic tank lifespan

One thing that is awesome about septic tanks is that they last for a very long time. If you are planning to install a septic tank in your new property which is located in a rural area, where most of the time, people need a tank due to the lack of the main sewage network, you don’t have to worry about how long will it last.

Septic tank’s durability is quite good, they can last for several years, of course, if you also maintain them properly and don’t forget to clean and pump them every three or four years, and let’s not forget about inspecting them.

Now, back to the main point, the lifespan of a septic tank also depends on what material it was made. For example, there exist steel tanks, plastic tanks, and the most common ones, septic tanks made of concrete.

If you talk about a steel tank, it will probably last 20 or 30 years since they usually deteriorate from weathering. However, when it comes to plastic tanks, they can last for 30 to 40 years, which is quite a lot of time. Of course, all this is always assuming that the tank is well maintained, if it is not, its lifespan will be very short.

Now, concrete tanks are quite prodigies and the reason why they are the most used ones is that they can last at least 40 years. Concrete is a material that won’t crack easily nor deteriorate from things like weathering. Therefore, if you decide to install a tank, you should try to buy a concrete one or ask for it from the company you employ to install it.

However, keep in mind that they are usually more expensive than a plastic or steel tank, but it is quite worth and the difference isn’t too much. Besides, septic tanks are quite affordable, it doesn’t matter the size and material, you will be able to pay for it.

If you want your tank to last for years, buy one of high quality, make sure the company installs it properly and maintain it well.