View Full Version : Septic tank size
 
 surfer sandy
Jul 8, 2007, 02:37 PM
Im building an RV park in Mexico and need t build a septic tank for 35 plus restaurant. How big must I build my septic tank? I was thinking 5 meters by 1o meters by 2meters deep. We arfe on a hill and we will drain down some 49 feet upabove where the septic tank will be. Any advice? Thanks Surfer sandy:)
 speedball1
Jul 8, 2007, 04:26 PM
TANK SIZE TABLE - Table of Required Septic Tank Size Based on Daily Water Usage
Table of Required Septic Tank Size for Daily Water Usage Volume in Gallons 
Average Sewage Wastewater
Flow - Gallons Per Day Minimum Gallons of
Effective Capacity Needed (1) 
0-500         900 gallon septic tank
601-700    1200 gallon septic tank
801-900    1500 gallon septic tank
1001-1240 1900 gallon septic tank
2001-2500 3200 gallon septic tank
4501-5000 5800 gallon septic tank
First you must figure your usage per day.
You will also need to install a grease trap.