New Septic Tank
#1
04-05-14, 02:28 AM
New Septic Tank
Hi,
I have a question concerning a new septic tank. Should the septic tank be filled with water prior to its first use? Also, rain water is collected to catch pits. Should those be connected to the septic tank or directly to the absorption pit? The idea is for the rain water to clean the sewer pipes. Thanks.
I have a question concerning a new septic tank. Should the septic tank be filled with water prior to its first use? Also, rain water is collected to catch pits. Should those be connected to the septic tank or directly to the absorption pit? The idea is for the rain water to clean the sewer pipes. Thanks.
#2
04-05-14, 03:18 AM
I have a question concerning a new septic tank. Should the septic tank be filled with water prior to its first use?
Depends on how high your water table is.
Also, rain water is collected to catch pits. Should those be connected to the septic tank or directly to the absorption pit?
Directly to an absorption pit.
The idea is for the rain water to clean the sewer pipes. Thanks.
Bad idea
Depends on how high your water table is.
Also, rain water is collected to catch pits. Should those be connected to the septic tank or directly to the absorption pit?
Directly to an absorption pit.
The idea is for the rain water to clean the sewer pipes. Thanks.
Bad idea
#3
04-05-14, 03:55 AM
"Should the septic tank be filled with water prior to its first use?"
Not sure how you meant this. If you are asking if you should fill it, no. If you are saying that it is already full, it should not be, but could be if the excavation was open for an extended period of time during which you had significant rain fall. And no, you do not want to direct rain water into your septic system. Draining rainfall to daylight is the best solution, but, if that is not possible, what you have is the way to go.
Not sure how you meant this. If you are asking if you should fill it, no. If you are saying that it is already full, it should not be, but could be if the excavation was open for an extended period of time during which you had significant rain fall. And no, you do not want to direct rain water into your septic system. Draining rainfall to daylight is the best solution, but, if that is not possible, what you have is the way to go.
#4
04-05-14, 04:16 AM
Group Moderator
If your tank fills with water over time it can indicate a leak around the lids & risers and possibly around the intake and discharge lines. On totally buried tanks some water will generally leak in through the lids since they don't form a perfect seal. If you tank has risers they should be sealed to be water proof. In most areas you don't want ground water entering the tank as it increases the load on the leach field.
If you have a pump in the septic system the tank is usually filled with water for inspection. The inspector wants to insure that the pump and switches work and that the piping is run properly and the outlet distribution manifold is adjusted properly.
If you have a pump in the septic system the tank is usually filled with water for inspection. The inspector wants to insure that the pump and switches work and that the piping is run properly and the outlet distribution manifold is adjusted properly.
#6
04-05-14, 07:35 AM
Around here, installers are warned to fill fiber-glas tanks with water before back-filling; otherwise, the tanks may collapse during the the completion process. Not a problem with concrete tanks.
