With new homes being built, Cities and towns are constantly running sewer lines down new neighborhoods and new roads. If a house was built before the city built the new sewer line, those homeowners now have the option to tie into the public sewer systems. This is ideal for homeowners who have a old septic or failing septic system. Instead of fixing the system with the help of a plumber, Pine Island residents might find it better to convert their old septic system into a sewer system.
One of the benefits from switching from septic to sewer is the fact that sewer lines have to be maintained by the city or town that is installing them. If there is a septic system on your property, the homeowner is responsible for maintenance and damages. Consequently if you have a problem with a sewer system, you don’t need to need to call your plumber. Pine Island residents would have to contact the city to get work done.
If you have a septic tank and are looking to convert your system to attach to the city sewer, it would be a good idea to call a professional plumber. Pine Island residents could potentially ruin the current plumbing at your residence, creating a huge waste problem if any of your main lines are damaged. Also before the conversion can happen, a homeowner would have to obtain all the needed permits from the City you live in just to start the process.
Now that resident has all the correct permits, its time to start digging. A professional plumber would be contracted to convert your septic system into a sewer system and after the previous waterline had been dug up, they will start with connecting your home to the city’s sewer system. A professional plumber will get the job done with no damage to your home or property!
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of 1st Choice Plumbing Inc*