What should be the distance from the sump to the well

The well will give you clean water if it is not only equipped according to all the rules, but also when there are no polluting objects near it. They may appear after the water source is in operation.

Therefore, we recommend with particular responsibility to approach new buildings, as well as closely monitor what is being constructed in close proximity to your house in general and well in particular neighbors.

The following objects are obvious sources of potential, most dangerous contamination of a well:

• sewage;
• a septic tank is a special structure by means of which wastewater treatment is performed if their volume does not exceed 25 cubic meters per day;
• cesspool

In this article we will consider such a question as the distance between the well and the cesspool. This topic is of concern to many owners of private houses who have punched wells with their own hands.

Basic well placement requirements

Our instructions will help you determine what the distance between the sanitary facilities in your area should be.

In particular, if you are interested in how far the cesspool should be removed from the underground water source, then pay attention to the following:

• hydraulic connection between aquifer and soil;
• since cleansing functions are assigned to the ground;
• and it is through the ground that all contaminants can get into the water.

In particular, we are talking about indicators such as:

• impermeability of the soil, which is expressed in the presence of a layer of impermeable clay - with such a soil structure the minimum distance between the potential polluter and the underground water source will be at least thirty meters;
• if the soil is permeable, there are no impermeable layers, then in this case the minimum gap between the potential pollutant and the source of water will be at least fifty meters.

Two water sources

Although we are talking about potential pollutants, I would still like to see separately what should be the distance between the wells of water. In this case, it all depends on several components..

Even if you punch the source with your own hands, because of which the price of work is significantly reduced, pay attention to such indicators as:

• well design features;
• level of occurrence of the aquifer;
• the amount of fluid in this layer;
• water quality.

If the aquifer is sufficiently filled, then experience shows that the gap is about ten to fifteen meters. If the water in it is small, then the distance should be significantly increased, otherwise your neighbors or you will be left without life-giving moisture.

If there is a well

A well located nearby can also become a potential source of pollution, and therefore the following standards should be followed:

• the gap between the well and the well is not less than fifty meters if they are located on the same aquifer;
• if the aquifer is different, then in this case the distance between the two sources is about thirty meters.

How to properly equip the cesspool

Now let's return to the main topic of this article and consider how to properly equip the cesspool so that it does not cause pollution of the aquifer that feeds your house and the site.

Features of the arrangement of pits without bottom

One of the most simple options for creating a sewage pit according to the Building Regulations and Rules is the construction of an underground structure without a bottom.

Council If you have no more than one cubic meter of waste per day, then such a pit will be enough for you. However, its lower level must necessarily be lower than the level of water intake, thus avoiding moisture contamination.

It is important to take into account a certain number of parameters, depending on the characteristics of the soil in a given place:

• if the soil is mostly clay, then in this case the distance to the water source is at least twenty meters;
• if the soil is loamy, then not less than thirty meters;
• when it comes to sandy or sandy soil - not less than fifty meters.

The pit itself is built quite simply - a pit is pulled out, to which the sewer is brought. The foundation pit is equipped with a reliable cover with a hatch for possible pumping of the liquid.

When the bottom is needed

If daily flows exceed one cubic meter, then in this case it is necessary to provide for the arrangement of the pit with any of the following materials:

• concrete;
• brick;
• metal;
• plastic storage.

Council It is important to provide for the correct slope of the bottom, which will allow for better cleaning of the pit and pumping out of it.

When choosing the location of the arrangement, the following indicators should be considered:

• the distance from the building should be about ten meters;
• distance from the fence at least one meter;
• the distance to the artesian well must be twenty meters;
• the distance to a shallow well or well is not less than fifty meters;
• possibility of free access of the aspenizatorsky car.

Council It is not recommended to construct pits with a depth of more than three meters, otherwise it will be extremely difficult to perform high-quality cleaning even for a special car. The pump will not be able to lift the sludge from the bottom; it will constantly accumulate there.

Other communications

Special mention deserves the distance from the pit to other communications that can take place on your site:

• to pipes of reinforced concrete and asbestos cement must be at least five meters;
• up to iron pipes with a diameter of twenty centimeters and less - at least three meters;
• to cast iron pipes with a diameter of more than twenty centimeters - at least one and a half meters;
• to the pipeline - at least five meters.

In conclusion

That's all the requirements that apply to the arrangement of the sump. If you adhere to the above parameters, then you will not have any problems.

Please note that it is necessary to provide a vent hole in it, which will prevent the accumulation of methane (explosive gas).

In the presented video in this article you will find additional information on this topic.