Preparing for Winter – Septic System Cover Safety

November 10th, 2010 BY admin No Comments

One aspect of septic system care that does not get nearly enough consideration is septic system cover safety. Sometimes the cover, which provides direct access to your septic tank, is buried underground or "below grade". However, in some instances your cover is flush with the ground "at grade". Ensuring your cover is safe is a critical item that should be on your pre-winter checklist. As winter approaches it would be easy to fall into "out of sight – out of mind" and forget about that cover that needs repair or replacement. If your cover is below ground your septic system service provider can verify its integrity during your next service. However, if your system cover is at grade and therefore visible to you take a moment to ensure that the cover is sitting flush and level and does not move at all if you were to step on it. Also visually inspect the cover to ensure there are no cracks or other signs of significant wear. If you have any concerns please contact us and we can get it replaced right away.

For news reports dealing with septic cover accidents see these links:

• Lander toddler dies from fall into septic tank
• Toddler Survives Fall
• Casualties of Edo teachers' strike: Three kids fall into septic tank
• Man Falls Into Septic Tank

WCVB-TV in Boston, Massachusetts reported on septic system cover safety:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV51OJHNiAA