Above Ground Septic Tank With Pump

Above ground septic tanks.

Above ground septic tank with pump.

It is then pumped to the sand filter. These holding tanks are designed to accept rubber couplers and clamps with recessed ports to accommodate various plumbing configurations. This second chamber has a built in sump pump that pumps these liquid wastes up to the above ground absorption mound. These low profile tanks offer large storage capacity that can fit into tight spaces such as underneath construction site trailers.

Small portable polyethylene tanks are made in 250 and 350 gallon sizes and these are appropriate in some situations for temporary storage of sewage. They are also ideal for on site over flow for your portable toilets and restrooms. Effluent is pumped under low pressure through the pipes at the top of the filter. Above ground septic systems consist of three main components.

1 a septic tank pretreatment unit 2 a dosing chamber that houses the pump and 3 the above ground sand mound which serves as the drainage bed. They are opaque and come in colors of black or gray. The sand filter is often pvc lined or a concrete box filled with a sand material. Effluent flows from the septic tank to a pump chamber.

There are septic tanks available that come with a lid or pre. Above ground septic tanks are available in sizes ranging from 250 gallons up to 440 gallons. A review in general above ground septic tanks also called holding tanks are wastewater storage tanks which sit above the ground.