Pumped Effluent Hight / Distance Limits
Pumped Effluent Hight / Distance Limits
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Rural Septic system contractor is concerned about pumping effluent from septic tank/pump chamber to drain field D box that is 75 feet distant with a total rise of approximately 5.5 feet. There are no intermediate obstacles and the rise is pretty constant over the 75 feet. This doesn't seem like it should be a problem given use of check valve(s), hose, and appropriate pump sizing. My suggestion is to use 2" or 3" flex plastic pipe from pump with 2 check valves in line, emptying into a distribution box feeding gavity absorption field. Too simple?





RE: Pumped Effluent Hight / Distance Limits
RE: Pumped Effluent Hight / Distance Limits
Do you really need 2" or 3" pipe? What sort of volumes are you expecting per day? True, you'll have less chance of clogging on a larger line, but you run the risk of a buildup (especially with poorly treated septic tank liquor) if you don't have a decent flow speed through the pipe itself.
M.
RE: Pumped Effluent Hight / Distance Limits
RE: Pumped Effluent Hight / Distance Limits