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How is septic tank constructed?
Septic tank Consists of Top Slab, Bottom Slab with PCC Bed, Shear walls around the tank and a top cover (Opening) to check the level of Waste water.
Are septic tanks still legal?
According to new regulations passed in 2015, if your septic tank discharges to surface water such as a ditch, stream, canal or river, you will have to upgrade your system to a sewage treatment plant or install a soakaway system by 1 January 2020.
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How big a septic tank?
The first thing we need to know is how big the tank should be. There are several ways of working this out but if you go to the charts at this will allow you to decide the size you will need.
Let us say we need a tank of 2.9 cubic metres (the amount of effluent the tank will hold) this is typical for an average 2 bathroom house with 4 people living in it. Refer to the construction drawing below for a 2.88 cu m septic tank designed for a typical household. To download the complete septic tank detail drawing you can go to www.mrfixitbali.com/septic-tank/septic-tank-3-cm.gif
How many chambers?
A septic tank should have at least two chambers, 3 is better but 2 is enough. The second chamber can be around half the size of the first chamber.
In this tank the first chamber is 1.2m x 1.0m x 1.6m deep = 1.92 cubic metres liquid capacity. The second chamber is 0.6m x 1.0m x 1.6m deep = 0.96 cu m capacity = a total capacity of 2.88 cubic metres. Note that 1.6 metres is the depth of the effluent in the tank.
This tank is purposely designed to be quite deep while having a smaller footprint for use on smaller blocks of land.
Click on the image to download the full drawingThe walls and floor of the tank are 10 cms (4 inches) thick reinforced concrete providing sufficient strength to withstand water pressure and a reasonable amount of earth movement. The reinforcing steel is a mesh of 8 mm diameter reinforcing bars spaced 15 cms (6 inches) apart and built into a mesh box.
Regular Inspections
The key to a thriving septic system is upkeep. You need to maintain your septic tank through frequent pumpings and inspections. Pumpings consist of removing sludge from the tank while inspections look into the functionality of the entire system. Identifying issues early on can help you avoid extremely costly repairs in the long-run. Proper septic system maintenance can help prolong the life of your septic tank. Be sure to use a septic tank additive that can effectively clear drain lines and replenish bacteria levels. Septic Maxx offers eco-friendly septic tank products that can do so as well as eliminate unpleasant odors and reduce material build-up. Get your hands on a highly effective septic tank treatment when you place your order today.
