How to Set Up a Waste & Septic System for a Kennel
A septic and waste system that is built for a kennel can be done by following the same basic principle as a regular septic system. However, it can be a scaled-down version which is less expensive. Since there is limited use a smaller system will accommodate the needs of a kennel. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Plastic tank
- 4-inch PVC pipe
- 4-inch PVC elbow
- Crushed rock
- 4-inch PVC perforated pipe
- Rosin paper
- 4-inch PVC Coupling
- PVC Glue
- Level
- Backhoe
Instructions
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Obtain a blueprints of the property where the kennel is located.
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Locate an area on the property for the septic system to be installed. Septic systems must be at least 10-feet from all structures according to most township regulations. Avoid areas where there are a lot of trees.
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Identify how deep the water table is. This may be found on the site map or by inquiring at the township office. If this information is not available, a percolation test may need to be completed. Ensure that the septic system is 4 feet or more above the water level.
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Find the main drain pipe outside of the kennel. This pipe is the one that all of the floor drains feed into.
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Attach a 10-foot piece of PVC pipe on the end of the drain pipe using a PVC coupling. Glue all joints.
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Dig a hole for the plastic tank and level the bottom of the hole.
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Insert the tank into the hole. Level the tank.
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Fill dirt around the sides of the tank, once the tank is leveled.
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Glue an elbow onto the end of the 10-foot section of pipe. The elbow must face down toward the bottom of the tank. This elbow operates as a baffle to separate the solids from the rest of the system.
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Dig a 12-foot trench starting at the end of the back of the tank. The depth of the trench should be at the bottom of the outlet hole and sloping down 1/8 inch per foot.
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Insert a 12-foot piece of PVC pipe into the outlet hole. This piece should end at the opposite end of the trench.
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Glue a PVC elbow on the outlet pipe in the tank and face it down toward the bottom of the tank.
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Dig a 10-foot deep hole at the end of the PVC pipe which should be located at the end of the trench.
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Backfill stones into the hole up to the bottom of the PVC pipe.
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Attach a 2-foot piece of perforated pipe on the PVC solid pipe.
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Add stones into the hole until the perforated pipe is completely covered.
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Level the stones.
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Apply rosin paper on top of the stones to make sure that all of the stones are covered.
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Replace the lid on the tank.
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Backfill the dirt into the trench and on top of the septic tank and grade level the surface.
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Tips & Warnings
Mark the center of the tank lid for future maintenance.
Fill dirt on top of pipes slowly so that you do not crush pipes.
Apply for permits and requirements at your local municipality.
References
Resources
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