How to calculate Septic Tank Size.
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Septic Tank Size
An undersized septic tank exceeds its
holding capacity, sewage can back up into your home, so when you're putting in
a septic tank, it's essential that you take the time to calculate the correct
size. Most municipalities require even the smallest septic tanks to hold
approximate 1,000 gallons. The required capacity increases from there based on
the number of bedrooms, occupants, bathrooms and fixtures the septic system
will service.
Firstly
Calculate the number of occupants who will be regularly
using your septic system. If you have a two-bedroom house, for example, most
municipalities assume the house will have four regular occupants. A
three-bedroom house assumes six occupants.
Secondly
Count the number of bathrooms that the septic tank will
service. If you only have one bathroom but anticipate you may put in another
one down the road, include the
second bathroom in your count to prevent having to replace your tank later.
Thirdly
Count the number of plumbing fixtures in your house. This
figure includes all taps, toilets, showers, dishwasher, clothes washer and any
other fixture that will drain into your septic tank.
Finally
Take your calculations to your local permit office to check
them against your local regulations in order to determine appropriate septic
tank sizing. Sizing rules vary slightly from location to location. In Dubai,
for example, a three-bedroom house with two bathrooms and roughly 20 fixtures
requires a tank of at 1,250 gallons. A building with 14 occupants and three to
five baths requires a 2,000-gallon tank.