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    dajuli Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 12, 2010, 08:10 AM
    construction of a concrete septic tank in a water logged area
    , how can I construct a 3x3x4 septic tank in an area that is fully water logged.the sewage tank always fills every 2days and we have spent a lot of money evacuating and we are about giving up. Thanks for your help
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    May 12, 2010, 08:19 AM

    Better find another location. If ground is water logged the drain field will never work. I take it that you mean the hole for the tank fills up with water in two days. If so, it ain't going to to work.

    A tank 3x3x4 will hold approximately 270 gallons. The standard size septic tank for a single family residence is 1000 gallons.
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    May 12, 2010, 08:36 AM

    All tanks and fields should first pass a perc test. Every place I have worked required that the county building department view the perc test results and approve the plan. Where are you located?

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