Septic System - Infiltrator System

[Billrog]

In order to distribute the effluent evenly through out the field speedy levelers are necessary when all drains aren't getting equal flow.

 

[Pettrix]

following -- in my situation is that the county is footing the bill to install a replacement system. their engineer is figuring on a 1275 tank for 6 bedroom but only 5 people with pump/filter and chambers lines as well.

You will have to pump that 1200 gallon tank once a year with that many people/fixtures. Five people/6 bedrooms on a 1200 gallon tank is a recipe for tank failure, frequent pumping and headaches.

A family of 5 can use around 300-500 gallons of water in the home per day. So in 2-4 days the entire septic tank has seen a full turnover. That's not enough tank. You should be looking at a 2,500 gallon tank and an oversized leach field. Bigger is better. A failed septic system will cost you 3x more than building it correctly the first time.

That's the county government for you.

 

[Pettrix]

They installed the field and tank

 

[TomSeller]

WOW! Now that is a drain field !

 

[Pettrix]

WOW! Now that is a drain field !

It's a little overkill but that's just that way I do things. :dance1:

This septic system/leach field will outlive me and the next family living on that land will thank me for building it that way.

I went with 89 chambers and a 2,500 gallon tank. Total, including all supplies and labor was around $10k

 

[ultrarunner]

That is an amazing price... just about what my Washington neighbor paid for permit and engineering...

Looks very good and something to be proud of.

 

[Billrog]

Looks good . Some risers on the tank to bring the lid's to the surface may not hurt.

 

[roadhunter]

Looks good . Some risers on the tank to bring the lid's to the surface may not hurt.

+1. Looks great.

 

[Pettrix]

That is an amazing price... just about what my Washington neighbor paid for permit and engineering...

Looks very good and something to be proud of.

Thank you!

That's expensive out in Washington. If permitting and engineering costs around $10k, then what does it cost to install the system?

 

[Pettrix]

Looks good . Some risers on the tank to bring the lid's to the surface may not hurt.

I agree. I ordered some 12" risers to install. Is it OK to let the risers sit a few inches above ground? This way it's easier to find and to pump when that time comes.