Septic Tank Shape, Size & Dimensions With Table


Septic Tank Shape, Size & Dimensions:

Septic tank is a devise which deals with the sewage from water closets. In other words, it is a watertight single-storeyed, underground tank in which sewage is retained sufficiently long to permit sedimentation of suspended solids and practical digestion of settled sludge by anaerobic bacterial action.

Shape Of Septic Tank:

The simplest form of a septic form is a single compartment, rectangular or cylindrical in shape. The shape of septic tank influences the flow speed of wastewater and sludge accumulation.

The dimension of the septic tank should not be too deeper too shallow. Because it can cause short-circuiting of the inlet and outlet flow.

Septic tank having a greater surface area with sufficient depth should always be preferred.

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Rectangular shaped single compartment tank (with length three times of its width) is more favorable.

In some cases, cylindrical shape with suitable size is also sound to be a better choice.

Septic Tank Sizes, Dimensions & Weights:

SEPTIC TANK SIZE DIMENSIONS WEIGHT (LBS) ANCHOR WEIGHT (LBS) SOIL COVER (IN)
5000 gal 204″L x 96″W x93″H 41,400 30,850 24
3000 gal 165″L x 92″W x 76″H 20,300 23,320 23
2600 gal 147″L x 90″W x 73″H 18,100 20,625 24
2000 gal 162″L x 78″W x 64″H 16,100 15,675 19
1600 gal 145″L x 78″W x 61″H 14,000 11,270 16
1200 gal 111″L x 78″W x 61″H 11,400 9,532 17
1000 gal

Low Profile

120″L x 67″W x 57″H 9,500 8,705 17
1000 gal

Heavy Duty

96″L x 78″W x 61″H 9,200 8,945 18
800 gal 96″L x 67″W x 57″H 8,000 6,560 16
600 gal 78″L x 56″W x 60″H 6,600 3,810 14
1600/1400 gal 174″L x 90″W x 73″H 23,000 22,410 22
1250/750 gal 162″L x 78″W x 64″H 16,400 15,725 19
1000/600 gal 145″L x 78″W x 61″H 14,700 12,705 17
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