5 Population Shallow Septic Tank 2800 litres

2800 Litre Low Profile Septic Tank for up to 5 people

Septic tanks offer a viable solution for managing sewage in areas without access to a central sewer system. They efficiently store waste and release treated water in an environmentally friendly manner.

Is there a difference between a Septic Tank and a Cesspit?

While both septic tanks and cesspits handle wastewater from off-grid properties, they function quite differently. Septic tanks utilize a natural treatment process within the tank, breaking down solids and allowing partially treated wastewater to safely drain away through a network of pipes into the surrounding soil. In contrast, cesspits act as sealed holding tanks, accumulating all wastewater without treatment. This necessitates regular pumping by professionals to prevent overflows and potential environmental contamination.

Our 2800 litre Shallow Septic Tanks are designed to meet both the installation requirements and the standards of discharge specified by BS 6297:1983.

All units achieves a high degree of settlement, producing a quality effluent for discharge to a land drainage system.

5 person Shallow Dig Septic Tank specifications:

• Height = 1750mm
• Length = 3000mm
• Width = 1250mm
• Inlet Invert = 500mm
• Outlet Invert = 800mm
• Inlet/Outlet Diameter = 110mm

This flat septic tank has a capacity of 2800 litres and is supplied with pedestrian duty lid and frame as standard.

Standard onion shaped tanks are also available.

Things to remember when considering a 2800ltr Shallow Dig Septic Tank:

Is the tank big enough?

It is important to take into account that this is the minimum size so always round up to the next size if capacity is a concern. British Water state in their Flows and Loads guide that a 3 bedroom property would need a 5 population septic tank. In which case, 2800 litre unit would be required. For every bedroom added, the population capacity of the septic tank would then increase by 1.

If this size flat septic tank isn't suitable, we have variety of sizes available to suit most size properties and developments.

Where will it drain?

It is important to have enough space in the area where the tank will be situated as the wastewater will drain through a network of pipes in the surrounding area.

Do I need planning permission to use a shallow septic tank system?

When installing a new shallow septic system in either a residential or commercial setting, obtaining approval from your local authority is necessary. However, if you're just swapping out an existing tank, no additional permission is required.

How are Low Profile Septic Tanks delivered?

Delivery is made by flat bed vehicles without crane off-load.

PLEASE NOTE, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER TO ENSURE SUITABLE OFF-LOADING FACILITIES ARE IN PLACE WHEN THE UNIT IS DELIVERED.

DELIVERY OF THESE TANKS TAKES 5 - 7 WORKING DAYS.

At Buildershop UK we supply Shallow Dig Septic Tanks for sale with nationwide delivery included with the price shown on screen. No extra delivery costs at checkout!

If you don't think a shallow septic sysyem is right for you, it could be that you are better off with a Treatment Plant system. Please click on our blog article to help you decide.