1950 S Septic Tank Design

Video walkthrough of the ancient septic system we found under my house.

1950 s septic tank design.

The tank which stores a waste water of house or building is called septic tank. However in many cases septic tanks can be operated for up to five years if properly maintained. With ordinary use and care a septic tank usually requires cleaning every three to five years more if you use a sink mounted garbage disposal unit. Moved into house 5 years ago and seller said they had just pumped the 500 gallon tank.

Septic tank systems are a type of simple onsite sewage facility ossf. Settling and anaerobic processes reduce solids and organics but the treatment efficiency is only moderate referred to as primary treatment. 3 bedroom 1 bathroom house built in the mid 1950 s with a conventional septic system i believe. In order store the wastage or sewage for 10 30 days septic tank is constructed and the same is designed.

Septic tank is installed where there is no proper drainage system. This tank is usually installed below 1 5m 1 8m from ground level.