Sewage

Disposal
System
Engineering Utilities 2: Module 5

Prepared by:
Engr. JFP
 LESSONS

1 2 3 4
Public Sewer Cesspool, Location of Design of Septic
Line Privy and Sewage Disposal Tank
Septic Tank System

2 Module 5 2023
 LESSONS

1 2 3 4
Cesspool, Privy Location of Sewage Design of Septic
Public
and Septic Tank Disposal System Tank
Sewer Line

3 Module 5 2023
Public Sewer
Line

4
Public Sewer
Line
Sewage Disposal- the disposal of
waste matter such as feces or dirty
water from homes and factories.

The collection and safe disposal of human wastes

are among the most critical problems of
environmental health. Recent statistical reports
revealed that most of the water borne diseases such
as typhoid, diarrhea and other intestinal disorders
are prevalent in area where there is no proper
Sewage Disposal System.

5
Public Sewer Line- a sewer main, lying
within a street or right-of-way and which is
owned and controlled by the city.

It can be Classified into Three types

accrdg. to the kind of waste it disposes.
1. The Combination Public Sewer
2. The Sanitary Sewer
3. The Storm Drain

6
The Combination Public Sewer- the oldest type
of public sewer that conveys both storm water and
sanitary wastes.
The Sanitary Sewer- a public sewer that carries
regular sanitary wastes only. It terminates in
sewage dispersal plant.
The Storm Drain- a public sewer line that carries
storm water. It terminates in a natural drain such as
canals, lakes and rivers.

7
 LESSONS

1 2 3 4
Public Sewer Cesspool, Location of Design of Septic
Line Privy and Sewage Disposal Tank
Septic Tank System

8 Module 5 2023
 LESSONS

1 2 3 4
Public Sewer Location of Sewage Design of Septic
Line
Cesspool, Disposal System Tank
Privy and
Septic Tank

9 Module 5 2023
Cesspool, Privy
and Septic
Tank

10
Cesspool- a hole in the ground
curbed with stone, bricks, CHB, or
other materials laid in such a manner
as to allow raw contaminated sewage
to leach into the soil. The organic
w a s t e a c c u m u l a t e a n d fi n a l l y
disposed of by disintegration process .

11
Privy- a concrete sealed vault
with a wooden shelter constructed
for the collection of raw sewage.
The disintegration of excrement is
accomplished in the same manner
as in a cesspool. It is objectionable
because of the danger of
containing the source of water
s u p p l y.

12
Septic tank- a device or receptacle
used to expedite the composition of the elements
contained in a raw sewage waste. Raw sewage
consists consist of water, and settleable solid
called organic materials that con be precipitated in
a septic tank in a very short time.

13
Digestive chamber – the first chamber
allows the heavier solids to settle to the
bottom of the tank, it should have at least
one half to two thirds of the entire tanks
volume.
Leaching chamber - the second chamber
allows for finer solids to settle, the second
chamber can be around half the size of the
first chamber.

14
Scum – a layer or film of foreign matter—
such as fat, oil, and grease (FOG)—that has
risen to the surface of water or wastewater.
Sludge- the solids that collect at the bottom
of the tank and where most of the bacteria
involved in the breakdown of biodegradable
material.

15
 LESSONS

1 2 3 4
Public Sewer Cesspool, Location of Design of Septic
Line Privy and Sewage Disposal Tank
Septic Tank System

16 Module 5 2023
 LESSONS

1 2 3 4
Public Sewer Line Cesspool, Privy and
Septic Tank
Location of Design of Septic Tank
Sewage Disposal
System

17 Module 5 2023
Location of
Sewage Disposal
System

18
1. Septic tanks should be located not less
than 15 meters away from potable water
to prevent contamination.
2. Where there is public sewer pipe, septic
tanks are not allowed.
3. No septic tank shall be installed within or
under a house.
4. The inlets and outlets are submerged and
arranged so as not to disturb the sludge
or SCUM.

19
5. The bottom of the Tank should slope
(1:10) minimum towards the manhole in
the center to facilitate cleaning.
6. The top cover and the manhole are
usually extended 15 cm above the
surface of the soil to overcome surface
water infiltration

20
21
 LESSONS

1 2 3 4
Public Sewer Cesspool, Location of Design of Septic
Line Privy and Sewage Disposal Tank
Septic Tank System

22 Module 5 2023
 LESSONS

1 2 3 4
Public Sewer Line Cesspool, Privy and Location of Sewage
Septic Tank Disposal System
Design of
Septic Tank

23 Module 5 2023
Design of
Septic Tank

24
25
Septic Tank Design using Number of bedrooms,
Dwellings, and DFU

26
Septic Tank Design using Number Person
Served
Technical Data
For a family of 6 persons minimum tank capacity should be
approximately 1.3cu.m

Minimum width= 90cm

Minimum length= 150 cm
Minimum depth =60cm/ 120cm-150cm(typical designs) /Max=
180cm

For Residential buildings to serve larger number of

people, use 0.14 to 0.17cu.m /person

For small residential house to serve up to 12 persons,

the chamber = 2 cu.m liquid content

For school, commercial and industrial establishments;

0.057 cu. m/ person ≤ V (st) ≤ 0.087 cu. m
/person

27
Design the septic tank of the given plan, assume the length of
the 1st chamber is equal to its width. Use maximum design
depth.
A. Fixture units
B. Bedrooms

28
 A. Fixture Units
Fixture Quantity Fixture Unit Total
Floor Drain 3
Shower Floor Drain 2
Lavatory 3
Water closet 3

29
Number of bedrooms

30
Determine the size of a septic tank to
serve 200 persons in a commercial
establishment. Assume Width is 1.2m/100
person and 1.8m total depth. Also use
minimum design liquid content.

31
32