Septic Tank Size Calculator
Determine the minimum septic tank size (gallons) required for your home based on bedrooms and square footage. EPA & code compliant.
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Septic sizing is strictly regulated by local health codes, primarily based on the number of bedrooms (potential occupancy) rather than bathrooms.
General Code Requirements
- 1-2 Bedrooms: Minimum 750 Gallons (often 1000 in modern codes).
- 3 Bedrooms: Minimum 1000 Gallons.
- 4 Bedrooms: Minimum 1250 Gallons.
- 5+ Bedrooms: Add 250 gallons per additional room.
Why Bedrooms Matter
Codes assume 2 people per bedroom. A 4-bedroom house is designed for 8 people, regardless of whether 2 people actually live there. This ensures the system can handle resale capacity.
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