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Glenn B. Pasol.

BTU211 – BUILDING UTILITIES


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B.S Architecture 2-B Ar. Danilo T. Domingo

Septic Vault
 What is septic vault?
-A septic tank is an underwater sedimentation tank used for waste water
treatment through the process of biological decomposition and drainage. A septic
tank makes use of natural processes & proven technology to treat wastewater
from household plumbing produced by bathrooms, kitchen drains,and laundr

Components of Septic Vault


1. Working Chamber – is the main working space where the anaerobic
decomposition as well as the settling of the sewage particles takes
place.
2. Inlet Pipe – is provided in the septic tank to pass the collected
wastewater and the night soil inside the tank.
3. Baffle Wall – is generally provided near the inlet pipe. Baffle walls serve
as the breakers for the incoming sewage. Such barriers also prevent
the congestion of blockade of the outlet pipe by the overflow of the
effluent.
4. Outlet Pipe – is provided in the septic tank to pass the collected
effluent to the drain field for efficient disposal. The outlet pipe is
always provided at a level lower than the inlet pipe.
5. Roofing Slab – is the top cover provided to the septic tank. Generally,
roofing slab comprises RCC slabs and may be circlular or rectangular

6. Ventilation Pipe – is commonly referred to as the Air Vent. The main


objective of providing the ventilation pipe is to facilitate air circulation
inside the tank and prevent foul odor. It is usually made up of cast iron
or asbestos. A wire mesh is provided at the top of the ventilation pipe
to check the entry of flies, mosquitoes, and other insects.

Why Septic tanks are important?


- Septic tanks eliminate waste by using the natural filtering
process of the soil. Wastewater is first filtered by the septic tank
before ending up in the leachfield or drainfield. Bacteria is
filtered by the soil once the wastewater is out of the septic tank,
which makes the water safe to re-use.

Objectives of Septic Tank?


-Septic tanks are often used in rural areas, campgrounds, and picnic
areas in place of sewer systems to treat human waste and separate
solids and liquids in wastewater. The liquid portion of the waste is
disposed of through a drain field where natural filtering takes place in
the soil.
Working Mechanism
- When the sewage enters the septic tank,
It gets separated into three distinct layers:
The sludge, clear zone, and scum

Pros and cons of septic systems


Pro: Environmentally friendly

Septic systems take sewage and treat it onsite often do so to such high
standards that enable its reuse for applications like supplemental irrigation,
so it conserves water and it’s good for the environment! This is in stark
contrast to sewage systems which require power and significant amounts of
resources like electricity and piping which tend to fail over time.

Con: Be More mindful of what you flush


One disadvantage of septic systems is that you have to be mindful of what
you flush. Items such as napkins, tissues, diaper wipes, cigarettes, grease,
etc, can easily lead to clogged pipes.

Pro: Cost effective

Septic systems can have basic designs that are often inexpensive to install
and maintain. Septic systems also eliminate the cost of a water and sewer
bill, however, the septic tank must be emptied out on a regular basis.

Con: Routine maintenance

Yes, septic tanks are often inexpensive, but keep in mind that they need to
receive maintenance routinely. We recommend that you get your septic
system maintained every 6 months!

Pro: Durability

With proper maintenance and care, your septic system will rarely need to be
replaced! Septic systems can last anywhere from 20 up to 40 years!

Con: Pipe ruptures

If a drainage pipe leading to your septic tank ruptures due to tree roots, a
car rolling over it, an accident while excavating, an earthquake, or any other
reason, you may be in for a major mess. The ground will get moist as the
waste water pours into the soil, and you will likely detect a bad odor.

Life happens. With anything that may be installed for your home, some
things are likely to go wrong at some point, that’s just the nature of things!
But it’s important to weigh both the pros and cons and measure just how
beneficial things can be for your home and your family!

Tank Dimensions
A typical residential septic tank is usually around 4.5 feet wide x
8.0 feet long x 6 feet tall, though this is just a jumping-off point,
as many tanks exceed this size. The average tank clocks in at 30
to 40 square feet

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