Low Pressure Septic Tank Information Page

A low pressure septic tank is a type of alternative septic system. It consists of a network of small diameter perforated pipes place in shallow trenches.  Pros The low pressure septic tank was developed to eliminate problems such as soil clogging and saturated soils in areas with high water tables.  Because a pump is used, the septic system can be uphill from the home Drain fields can be located on sloping or uneven terrain Reduced gravel requirements compared with conventional septic systems Reduction in drain field size Cons A low pressure septic tank may cost twice as much as a conventional septic system to install and should be inspected every 6 months. This cost also depends on the amount of low pressure septic tanks in the area, as a general rule, the more LPP systems in a community, the lower the cost.