Sceptic Tank , Vastu Shastra
There are some simple guidelines in the placement of the sceptic tank.
For the construction of the septic tanks there are certain rules according to the Vastu Shastra that must be taken into account.
These are:-
- The septic tank should not face the south-east, the north-east or the south-west corner under any condition.
- If the north side is divided into 9 equal parts then it should be placed in the third part from the north-west direction.
- It should not be directly touch the wall compound or the plinth of the house. It should be at least 2 feet away from the wall or the plinth.
- Amongst the 3 parts of the septic tank water should be in the east and the excretion in the west.
- Due to the scarcity of space, the septic tank can be built in the northern corner of the west side but that should be 2 feet away from the compound wall.
- The length of the septic tank should be in the east-west direction and the breadth in the south-north directions.
- The septic tank should never be higher than the plinth level of the building. It is advisable to construct it at the ground level.
- The outlet of the septic tank should be in the north or the west directions.
