Septic Tank Size

Septic Tanks are usually about 4.5 feet wide x 8.0 feet long x 6 feet tall. Tanks are typically buried 4 inches to 4 feet deep depending on local site conditions, shape, slope, and other factors.

The tank's primary purpose is to retain the solids while releasing sewage effluent to the drainfield. Having an undersized tank can cause serious problems in the future and even failure.

When deciding which tank size is right for you it is advised that you consider more than simply number of bedrooms or sq ft.

The primary concerns are flow rates and system type.



Previous Article : Septic System Water - - Next Article : Septic Tank Cleaner

Featured Articles
Providing Quality Service...Guaranteed In the Greater Austin Area of Travis, Hays, Williamson, Burnet, & Bastrop Counties , Point Venture, Jonestown, Garfield, Kyle, Bear Creek, San Marcos, Weir, Taylor, Georgetown, Bell County, Misc Locations.
Call (512) 338-1804 for fast, dependable service.
Aerobic System Pumping Aerobic Treatment Units (ATU) generally require more frequent pumping than do septic tanks of comparable size. There are 2 reasons: The...
Seller Says "Too Bad" Seller Says “Too Bad” After Homebuyers Find Rotting Septic Tank Under Plywood (From Pumper Magazine, October 23, 2018) A news organization in Cortland Manor,...
Pumping Frequencies The table below provides an estimate of pumping frequency in years, based on the size of the first tank in gallons, and the number of...
News Articles
  • Unhappy With Your Septic System? Why do so many customers end up dissatisfied with their septic systems? We feel it starts with nobody...
  • Installing Septics There two basic types of septic systems: a conventional system that consists of a tank with a drain...
  • Why Do You Have An Aerobic System? Often its simply because it makes the designers, installers, builders, and manufacturers of these systems more money, frankly....
  • Septic System Repairs Rudy's Country Store and Bar B Q:Their first septic system began failing after only 3 years and began...
  • Septic Tank Pumping Septic tanks will not fail immediately if they are not pumped. However, an un-maintained septic tank is no...