We are in the process of adding a second living area and adding plumbing to shop. No final design yet but likely to have 1200-1500 sqft for new living area with 2-3 bath and a bath/shower/kitchen for shop. The existing home has 2100sqft, 2.5 bath, and 3 bedrooms. Existing septic is estimated 1000 gal. Leach field is stepped down and has three or four rows; looks like only the first row is enough b/c the other sections are clean.
Our plumber has suggest a few options and wanted to get some opinions about the suggestions and if other options are available.
1st) remove existing tank and install 1500-2000 gal tank depending on final design.
2nd) have second living area and shop on own 1000gal septic that ties into existing leach field.
3rd) put another 1000 gal septic in series to create a 2000 gal septic system
Our plumber has suggest a few options and wanted to get some opinions about the suggestions and if other options are available.
1st) remove existing tank and install 1500-2000 gal tank depending on final design.
2nd) have second living area and shop on own 1000gal septic that ties into existing leach field.
3rd) put another 1000 gal septic in series to create a 2000 gal septic system