UnedPodSeptic systems for container homes: what to plan
Where there is no sewer connection, a septic system is the usual solution. A container home can connect to one easily, but the site and the permits decide the design.
How it works
Wastewater flows into a tank, where solids settle. Liquid then drains into a drainage field, which must be sized for the number of bedrooms and the soil.
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Open in 3D →Site requirements
- A percolation test to check how the soil drains.
- Distance from wells, streams and the house.
- Space for the drainage field, which can be large.
Permits
Septic designs need approval from the local health or environmental office. Get the design done early.
Maintenance
Pump the tank regularly, avoid heavy vehicles over the field, and do not flush chemicals or fats.
Plan the layout and the room count in the UnedPod configurator, and send the bedroom count to your septic designer.
