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If I add a New Bedroom, What Should I Expect? |
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Septic systems are designed to dispose of household biological waste. The
amount of waste to be handled depends on a number of factors. Among these
are the number of people living in the house and their lifestyle. After
many years of experience, a major guideline in determining the size and
capability of a septic system has been correlated to the number of bedrooms
in a house. The number of bedrooms typically determines the number of
people generating waste and hence the amount of waste that must be handled.
If your family is growing and a new bedroom is needed, then the load on the
septic system is also increased. If the septic system capability does not
keep up with the increased demand, system failure may occur.
So, how do you determine the septic system needs for your growing family?
The following sections deal mainly with sizing a septic system so that it
can adequately perform the desired function. Your design professional can
handle the actual testing and number-crunching - but we have provided some
standard guidelines developed by New York State to aid you in discussing
your options with your contractor. You may not need all this information,
but it could help in making your decisions. | |
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