How to Size a Septic Tank or Seepage Pit |
The size of a residential septic system is determined by the number of bedrooms within the house. Most people think it's the number of bathrooms, but it's not. Commercial properties arrive at the proper system size by taking a count of fixtures and applying a formula contained within the Uniform Plumbing Code. The following information is respective of residential properties
only in our area. These sizes will differ in other areas of the country. |
Number Bedrooms |
Septic Tank |
Seepage Pit |
Leach Line |
1 or 2 Bedrooms |
750 Gallon 1000 Gallon 1200 Gallon 1500 Gallon |
6'x10' 6'x14' 6'x16' 6'x20' |
3'x50' 3'x70' 3'x80' 3'x100' |