A system for proper disposal of waste from the toilets and bathrooms and dishwashers, sinks, washing machines, and floor drains one of a home’s essential parts to ensure clean and waste-free. There are two chief methods of disposal of waste outside the home, namely, Septic tanks and Sewer line, which have their advantages and disadvantages.

Before going into why there is a need to shift from septic tanks to the sewer line and how to switch from septic to sewer, a basic understanding of both of them and their working is required.

Septic tanks 

A septic tank is a type of environment-friendly waste disposal and drainage system that does not require any chemicals to clean and dispose of wastewater. Instead, the wastewater is filtered through a natural filtration process in the ground, thereby shedding away bacteria and other wastes. It is also cost-effective and can even last for a lifetime.

Sewer System 

In the sewer system, the waste is drained through well-connected sewer lines. It requires less maintenance. Local authorities provide the sewer systems, and the homeowners have to pay for using sewer services, just like electricity and water services. The chief advantage of a sewer system over a septic tank system is that the concerned homeowners needn’t worry about anything other than the monthly fee.

Need of switching from septic system to sewer system 

The chief reason a homeowner needs to shift from a septic system to a sewer system is that if any maintenance or clogging arises in such a system, the whole cost and concern for correcting it lies on such a homeowner. In contrast, other than paying regular fees for sewer services in the sewer system, the burden of all other concerns and maintenance lies on the local authorities.

Before considering shifting from Septic to the sewer system, one needs to consider the various costs, hassles, permits involved in it, and the regulatory requirements involved. 

How to switch from Septic to the Sewer system? 

The following are some of the steps involved in shifting from Septic to Sewer System:

• The first step involved in shifting from Septic to sewer systems is to get in touch with the local or municipal authorities and confirm whether sewer lines can be and are available in the area of such households.

• After getting such information, the individual needs to find where to get permits for such work, get the permits like sewer extension permits, and ask for the related costs.

• Once the permits are obtained, the individual who wants to shift the waste disposal system from Septic to sewer lines needs to find the plumber for digging the line to find a short-capped piece of pipe to connect with.

• After the capped pipe is found, an elevation check is also done to ensure the sewer line’s correct pitch, which the plumbing expert would already know.

• A trench way is dug for connecting the home waste disposal pipes to the sewer line. The pipe is thus installed there, between the sewer connection and the house.

• After paying for the necessary permits, the plumber is also paid for his dues concerning the on-site work.

• The last step in shifting from septic to the sewer system is to drain and fill the already dug up septic tank, which can if not filled, can be harmful to the surroundings.

It is clear from the above-mentioned information that a sewer system is much more advantageous than a septic tank system. After incurring some cost in setting up sewer lines after due permission, a long-lasting solution would be available to the household for disposing off their waste without damaging and contaminating their surroundings.