Building A Septic Tank From Concrete

You will have to consult with your installer to determine what size tank you need.

Building a septic tank from concrete.

Determine the location your septic tank should be located somewhat downhill from the house. How do i build a septic tank out of concrete blocks. It is an underground storage chamber made of concrete fibreglass or plastic and is intends to control manage and most importantly treat waste material. In future videos we will go over how to make a top for the tank and how to seal it.

Definition of septic tank. I just found old concrete septic tank emptied but not collapsed in the area where i want to build an addition. 1 a septic tank shall be watertight and constructed of sound and durable materials not subject to excessive corrosion. Keep digging until the hole is 4 feet 1 2 m wide 26 feet 7 9 m long and 3 feet 0 91 m deep.

I was told by some no need to collapse it as it has 4 in concrete walls and new footings for my addition should be close to the edge of the septic tank but still above the tank. Septic tank is a water tight receptacle which receives the discharge of a human waste from the toilets. Use either a shovel or an excavator to make a hole in the spot where you want your tank. This is a detailed video on how to properly lay cinder blocks.