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Q: How do you find your septic tank?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-find-septic-system.htm">find your septic tank</a> using a few different methods. For one, you can check your property records at your local municipal office. You can also inspect your yard looking for a depression, a septic tank lid, or lush <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/perfect-plants-place-over-septic-systems.htm">septic-area vegetation</a> which would indicate a leach field. You can also follow your pipes from the home to the yard. If you can't find your septic tank on your own, a local septic pro can help.</p></div>

Q: How deep should a well be for drinking water?

• <div><p>Wells should be at least <b>100 feet deep</b> for drinking water, but they may need to be deeper depending on the local geology, water quality, and your household&rsquo;s water usage. Work with a qualified well drilling professional who can assess the appropriate depth for your well and test the water before drinking it. </p></div>

Q: How do I know if my septic drain field is bad?

• <div><p>There are a few signs that you might notice if your drain field is bad. For starters, if you see standing water or soggy grass above your drain field, it could mean that it isn&rsquo;t working correctly. Or, if your yard smells like sewage, it could also indicate that there&rsquo;s a problem with your drain field. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-new-drain-fields-foot.htm">Repairing a drain field</a> costs an average of <b>$2,000 to $15,000</b>.</p></div>

Q: How do you detect a septic field?

• <div><p>Start by finding the septic tank, marked by an access lid near your home. From there, the drain field extends outward in a series of trenches. Look for greener, lusher grass, as drain fields promote plant growth due to moisture and fertilizer. You can also check property records, use a soil probe to detect damp soil, or hire a septic professional with ground-penetrating radar equipment to map the drain field&rsquo;s location. </p></div>

Q: Are septic tanks and cisterns interchangeable?

• <div><p>Cisterns can be used as septic tanks, but septic tanks can&rsquo;t be used as cisterns. This is because cisterns need to meet FDA standards for drinking water, but septic tanks aren&rsquo;t required to meet those standards since they are only used for wastewater.</p></div>

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Last update on January 09, 2026

Reviewed in March 2025
Fast, reliable service! Our old tank water heater was replaced quickly, and the new one works perfectly. Honest pricing and great customer service from Calibar Plumbing
CALIBAR PLUMBING INC
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Reviewed in March 2022
The original consultation was done within 3 days of my call about a very loud noise and severe vibration from the heater. After looking into the interior Dennis found it was choked with lint and was starting to leak, both caused by aging. He gave me quotes for repairing as well as replacement....
USA Water Heaters - Installation & Repair
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Reviewed in March 2022
Very professional and detail oriented. The painters were polite and accommodating. They worked with us to complete the work while we stayed in the home. We would highly recommend this company for your painting needs.
Forest Painting
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Reviewed in March 2022
I was hoping the issue was just a pilot light. Turned out there was a crack as evidenced by water in the water pan. I was happily surprised they had a replacement on the truck. It was also still under warranty. However, somehow the final price was almost as much as when I installed the last...
Fast Water Heater Company
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Reviewed in February 2022
The owner was great, the service was great, I already referred them to my neighbor, and Liquid Plumbing took great care of them also......Steve the service guy was great fast and efficient, great guy.
Liquid Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2021
Would highly recommend Drain Town Rooter to anyone. May be a funky company name but they did a great job on my Tankless water heater install. Ryan was excellent and even came back after I removed the old tank box/stand, had some drywall repair and painting done, to re-route the pressure relief...
Drain Town Rooter
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Reviewed in May 2020
Ismael was professional, kind, and fair. He built my walls quickly and efficiently and the quality is great. Highly recommend hiring him.
GI Masonry
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Reviewed in July 2019
The expansion tank for my water heater ruptured and caused flooding in my garage. Within 5 mins of putting in my request through HomeAdvisor, I was contacted by DeGennaro Plumbing and help was on the way. The plumber, Mike, arrived within 20 - 25 mins. He examined the problem, explained what...
Degennaro Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2019
Woke up for work and noticed a leak from the water heater. I was quoted $1500 over phone for a 50 gallon tank. Technician showed up on time and quoted me a charge of $1650. I informed him that the person on the phone quoted me $1500, he mentioned that I needed an additional overflow pipe and a...
Water Heaters Only, Inc
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Reviewed in February 2018
In December, our water bill was suddenly about 8 times what it usually is, and my husband had been saying that he could hear water running when the house got quiet at night. We did a preliminary check and could find no obvious problems. But by Christmas week, my husband was noticing the problem...
Acme Leak Detection Inc
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