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Septic tank size chart

The standard sizing most states start from. Massachusetts, California and a few others set higher floors — check your state page.

DwellingDesign flowMinimum tankWith garbage disposal
1 bedroom450 gpd1,000 gal1,250 gal
2 bedrooms450 gpd1,000 gal1,250 gal
3 bedrooms450 gpd1,000 gal1,250 gal
4 bedrooms600 gpd1,250 gal1,500 gal
5 bedrooms750 gpd1,500 gal1,750 gal
6 bedrooms900 gpd2,000 gal2,250 gal
7 bedrooms1050 gpd2,500 gal2,750 gal

Matching drainfield area, 3 bedrooms at 450 gpd

SoilApplication rateAbsorption areaTrench length at 3 ft
Gravel / coarse sand1.20 gpd/sq ft375 sq ft125 ft
Sand0.80 gpd/sq ft562 sq ft188 ft
Sandy loam0.60 gpd/sq ft750 sq ft250 ft
Loam0.45 gpd/sq ft1,000 sq ft333 ft
Silt loam0.30 gpd/sq ft1,500 sq ft500 ft
Clay loam0.20 gpd/sq ft2,250 sq ft750 ft
Clay0.10 gpd/sq ft4,500 sq ft1,500 ft

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