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	Name:	Ulysses E. McGill -
	Subject:	Septic Tank talk
	Date:	3/27/2012 11:53:21 PM (updated 3/27/2012 11:59:40 PM)

You are correct, John; septic systems are based on # of bedrooms. It's an inaccurate science, but they look at what is likely as to "gallons introduced" into a system based on number of occupants. From there, there is a formula to determine the size of tank and the length of line needed (which also varies as to the type of line). What you've heard about roots is debatable, but is a valid concern depending on what type of vegetation is near the system. Tank servicing and line failure are two different situations.....if there is a perk problem (ability of the soil to absorb water) in the drainage lines beyond the tank, one could have the tank serviced every 3 months and it wouldn't fix anything. That said, extensive neglect of proper service can lead perk problems over time, so proper servicing should not be ignored.

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