Where is the lid to my septic system? How big is the septic tank lid?
The septic tank lid location is usually located not far from the house and on the same side as the toilet.
However, when some older houses were built they sometimes did not consider the accessibility.
If you buy a house with a septic tank, its always good to ask for the location as septic tanks are meant to inconspicuous when installed and when the grass grows over the top - well that's when it can be tricky on a large property. Septic Tanks are usually buried 4 feet below and the lids are usually below the grass level buried as well.
Most septic tanks are rectangular and measure about 5 feet by 8 feet. Probe around the tank to locate its edges and mark the perimeter of the rectangle. A septic tank installed before 1975 will have a single 24-inch concrete lid in the center of the rectangle.
We have been called out to many homes with the owner has paved over or a deck has been built over the top of the tank. Septic Pumping SA can help you locate the septic tank. Nine times out of ten, we have serviced the property in the past for a different owner and will have on record exact notes regarding the location.
