Septic System Installation Cost
You need a domestic sewage treatment plant if your home or building is not connected to the municipal sewage system. These problems typically affect rural parts of the country. Household wastewater treatment systems use different types of filters, but they all serve the same purpose of removing, filtration, and treating wastewater before disposal. Which may lead you to ask “How much does a septic system cost?”
Septic System Type
It’s important to consider the cost, effluent treatment mechanism, and size of the leach field when choosing a septic system. Most septic systems are either anaerobic or aerobic.
Anaerobic septic tanks use anaerobic bacteria to break down waste and produce water. Septic tanks are usually connected to homes through pipes, and the tanks are connected to the leach field through pipes. The cost of installing a new system can range from $2,000 to $5,000.
A septic system that uses an aerobic process controls the decomposition of waste by bacteria. Septic tanks can be supplied with oxygen by using a timer and motor. When wastewater is treated properly, irrigation water can be produced. Aerobic systems require smaller leach fields than anaerobic systems. In general, the cost of installing an aerobic septic system can range from $13,000 to $26,000.
Septic Tank Types
But how much does a septic tank cost? Tank types will influence this:
- Concrete Septic Tanks.
If constructed and maintained properly, concrete septic tanks can last for over 30 years. In addition to being durable, these tanks are the most popular. Concrete septic tanks typically cost between $1,200 and $1,800 to install based on their capacity. - Plastic Septic Tanks.
Polyethylene septic tanks are extremely easy to install and maintain because they are lightweight. They may crack or break under high pressure. A few states don’t allow them. The cost of a 1,000-gallon tank is approximately $1,100, while the cost of a 1,500-gallon tank is closer to $2,100.
Fiberglass Septic Tanks
Fiberglass septic tanks are both lightweight and easy to install, and they are also very affordable as well. Their nonporous surfaces is less conducive to algae growth. They also do not crack because they do not contract or expand like concrete septic tanks. $1,600 is the average cost of 1,000-gallon tanks, while 2000-gallon tanks cost about $2,500.
