Feb 23, 2024
If you live in an area where standalone septic systems are common, the odds are you’re not familiar with the concept of shared septic tanks. Shared septic tanks have been in use for at least several decades, particularly in rural areas lacking access to municipal sewer systems. In this article, Septic Blue of Charlotte shares essential information about shared septic tanks to help you determine if they’re a good idea.
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As the name suggests, a shared septic tank is used by multiple properties, instead of each having its own individual tank. In other words, shared septic tanks provide multiple properties equal access. Instead of having your own standalone septic tank, you share it with other local residents, often your neighbors. Shared septic tanks are built on property borderlines or third party land.
The cost of shared septic tank installation and maintenance is often lower than the cost of installing and maintaining individual septic tanks for each property. Sharing the cost of a larger tank often translates to significant savings. Moreover, regular septic tank pumping and inspections are cheaper when divided among users. Shared responsibility incentivizes preventative maintenance, potentially avoiding costly septic tank repairs down the line.
Shared septic tanks are a good concept in areas where space is limited for individual tanks. A shared system frees up valuable property for other uses and promotes efficient land use. A single, larger tank occupies less overall space compared to multiple smaller tanks spread across properties.
Larger tanks have a higher treatment capacity, so they are more efficient than individual septic tanks. Shared septic tanks help reduce the environmental impact of wastewater treatment.
There’s a misconception out there that if a shared septic tank sits on one’s land, the responsibility falls solely on that homeowner. The truth is, responsibility for a shared septic tank falls on all the users that rely on it, unless otherwise specified in a legal agreement or property deeds. Each household connected to the shared septic tank is equally responsible for septic tank pumping, septic tank cleaning, general maintenance, and any problems with the tank. The costs for emptying, repairs, and maintenance are split equally among all connected properties. Everyone using a shared septic tank needs to be mindful of what goes down the drain. If you share a septic tank with your neighbors, you should have an agreement detailing the shared responsibilities to prevent disputes and ensure good system management.
Looking for a local septic service company to help you install a shared septic tank? Is your septic tank in disrepair? Is it time to empty out your septic tank? Septic Blue of Charlotte is the name you can trust for your septic system needs. From septic installations to septic tank cleaning, and septic tank maintenance, we do it all.
