Do you need an acre of land to update a septic?

Question

I live in rural ohio and need to update a septic tank. Do you need a full acre of land to do this? I only own a half acre. I wasn't sure if this was only true for newly built homes. Any info would greatly help! Thanks so much!

Answer 1

You might have to forget about the septic and do a holding tank...less expensive to install, but requires much more frequent pumping...(like every 4-6 weeks) They suck...
Check into your local contractor and get their opinion...

Answer 2

Hi, I underwrite new construction loans for one of the largest nationwide lenders. Whether or not you need to update your septic more depends on the size of your home. Septic tanks are sized to fit the number of bedrooms/baths of the home, more than the size of the lot. Here is an example, a homeowner wants to do a remodel, adding a bedroom and a bath. An existing septic would have to be updated to accommodate this addition, or the existing septic would have to re certified that it will accommodate the addition. This would be required whether the home is a half acre or 4 acres.
Contact your local building inspectors office for more information.
Hope this helps!

Answer 3

The answer depends on what you mean by "update" and the drainage capacity of the land.

The size of the house determines how large a septic tank you need, and that combined with the drainage capacity determines how much in the way of lateral lines you need, and that determines the acreage needed.

Ask an installer. There's no other way to find out.

Answer 4

You might want to do your research on these links
Septic Tanks Mound System specifications
http://ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/0744.html
Septic tank regulations
http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/nsfc/Regulations/OH.pdf
Best of luck on your research

Answer 5

You need to contact the county in offices and see what the codes are.

Answer 6

talk to an installer about putting in a clear water sprinkler type system, they can be installed on much smaller acreage