Concrete Rings for Septic Tanks: The Ultimate Solution for Durable and Efficient Wastewater Management

The Intelligent Approach to Septic: 

All about Segmented Concrete Rings

For homeowners that are not connected to municipal sewer systems, having a quality septic tank is vital. Concrete has been the optimum material for these tanks for many years due to its longevity. However, moving and assembling those cumbersome, single piece tanks was always an arduous task.

The modern alternative? Segmented concrete rings.

This modern approach offers all of the renowned strength of concrete with the benefits of easy assembly from a modular approach. Knowing the modern, intelligent solution of septic will save you time, money, and trouble whether you are building, replacing an outdated system, or an installer.

1. Reasons Why Concrete is the Best Material 

Before you look at the "segmented" part, let's briefly explain why concrete is king for septic tank construction:

• Lasts Forever:

Concrete does not rust, rot, or get eaten away by the wastewater inside. It can quite likely last 50 to 100 years.

• Super Strong:

Built to withstand the massive weight from the ground, vehicles, or even heavy equipment above it without collapsing.

• Stays in Place:

This is a good thing. Concrete is heavy. In areas of high groundwater (usually clay soils), lighter tanks (plastic) can float or shift when empty, and break your pipes. Its weight holds concrete in place, and it doesn't float.

The only drawback to traditional concrete tanks was their size and weight. Segmented rings solve that.

2. What Are Segmented Concrete Rings?

A segmented tank consists of several pre-cast concrete rings, each manufactured in a factory, that will be stacked one on top of the other in the hole rather than one large box.

Each ring is constructed using industrial standards:

• Precision-Made:

The rings are made perfectly round with flat and identical edges so that when stacked on top of one another, they fit together perfectly to make a water-tight seal.

• High-Density Concrete:

Concrete is stronger and denser when manufactured than what is typically poured on-site, so the quality is improved, and the chance of leaks is reduced.

• Flexible Capacity:

Do you need a larger tank? Just add rings. This flexibility works well for the manufacturer and the installer since both can use the same standard materials for all designs in many different project sizes.

Of course, when assembled and sealed, the stable structure is just as strong, if not stronger, than a single, poured monolithic tank.

3. Revolutionizing Installation: Easy, Fast, and Accessible

Here is where segmented rings truly excel. They can turn the job of a big, heavy, tedious installation into a much smaller, easier, and friendlier job for everyone.

• Easier to Transport and Access

A large single tank requires a specific truck and heavy crane, while segmented rings can be transported by smaller trucks, and installed using normal tools such as a backhoe or the mini-excavator.

• Cost-Effective:

Less transport costs and equipment costs.

• Goes Anywhere:

Rings can be transported and installed in most any tight location, including tight sites, through small gates and down slopes where large cranes could never access.

• Speed of Assembly

The moment an installer carefully digs the hole, the rings can swiftly be lowered and stacked quickly. 

This is an immediate time saver, meaning that little time is spent on site, thereby reducing disturbance and labor costs for the installer.

4. How They Create a Water-tight Seal

Some folks worry that stacking pieces means more leaks but the design takes that into account with two very powerful features:

• Specialized Sealant:

Prior to dropping the next ring, a high-quality, non-shrinking grout or sealant is applied to the edges.

• Compressive Strength:

Weight of the soil, the sealant is pressed into every joint. This reinforces the strength and creates a self-stabilizing, watertight structure.

Design relies on the natural compressive strength of the concrete to create a self-stabilizing, permanent structure.

5. Continuous Value and Savings

• Reduced Total Cost:

Segmented rings often lower overall installation costs, even if the material cost is higher.

• Little Maintenance:

Long-lasting concrete requires no structural repairs but does require regular pump-outs.

• Sustainable Delivery:

Smaller and lighter shipments consume less fuel, making shipping more sustainable.

In summary: Build Strong and Build Smart

Segmental concrete rings provide the best solution to the structural benefits of concrete and the benefit of installation in the field. The segmented concrete rings address the challenges of traditional concrete septic tanks while ensuring you will have a sturdy, reliable wastewater treatment system in tension concrete which produces no sound in your home, for generations to use. This program provides the most economic and reliable method of building a septic tank available today.

Are You Ready to Replace or Build a New Septic System?

Don't allow an antiquated system to make your new project difficult. Be sure to select one of the segmented concrete ring systems for your new building or a replacement tank.

Call your local pre-cast concrete supplier, or installer, to discuss your tank size needs and request their quote – obtain a price quote for a modern, efficient, permanent septic system. Make a difference in your future property ownership with segmented strength!