ONLY ENTER DATA INTO RED BOXES

The septic sytem is designed according to how fast the soil can absorb the sewage water.
If the soil can absorb water quickly then the system can be small, if it is slow at accepting water then the system must be large
T= 0
<------ If greater then 50 enter 51, If less then 1 enter 0.5)
T is the percolation rate of the soil to a depth of 3' below the bottom of the trench.
Sand is typically 15 or less, silty sand can be higher, clay is typically greater then 50.

TOTAL BEDROOMS

Base Daily Flow Amount

Largest of Column F will be added to the above Base Bedroom Ra
0
<-- For each bedroom over 5, 500 L per bedroom needs to be

Additional over 5----------> 0

FIXTURE

UNITS

BATHROOM GROUP

Total #
0

ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUAL ITEMS

BATHTUB
0
TOILET
0
SHOWER UNIT
0
SINK
0
FLOOR DRAIN
0
LAVATORY
0
BIDET
0
KITCHEN SINK
DISHWASHER
LAUNDRY TUB
CLOTHES WASHER
GARBAGE GRINDER
FIXTURE UNIT

Load

TOTAL

Bathroom group means a group of plumbing fixtures

consisting of one domestic-type lavatory, one water closet and
with or without a shower, or one one-headed shower.

1.5
4
1.5
1.5
2
1
1

0
0
0
0
0
0
0

<-- with or without shower head

<-- flush tank type only, if direct flush contact a professional.

0
0
0
0
0

1.5
0
1.5
1.5
3
TOTAL
Additional over 20

Total Living Space (Excluding Basement)

To convert from sq ft to m2 multiply by .092903
Total m2
0 0
0

BASE
Additional

0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0

<-- No load if connected to a domestic sink or garbage grinder.

For each additional fixture unit over 20, 50L per additional unit

For each 10m2 over 200 upto 400, 100 L per 10m2 must be ca

Taken from bedroom total

<---Largest of column F

Q=

<--- Maximum Daily Flow Potential of Residence.

Next click on the Septic System Options tab at the bottom to view all the types of systems that can be installed.
This spreadsheet is to be used as a guide only to meet minimum 2006 Ontario Building Code.
Every septic system installation must be taken on a case by case basis and may require
additional requirements in your jurisdication or situation.
A new Ontario Building Code will be taking affect soon (2013/2014) and will nullify this spreadsheet.

the system must be larger.

above Base Bedroom Rate

per bedroom needs to be calculated.

lumbing fixtures installed in the same room,

tory, one water closet and either one bathtub,
-headed shower.

contact a professional.

ic sink or garbage grinder.

20, 50L per additional unit must be calculated.

00 L per 10m2 must be calculated.

at can be installed.

T=
Q=

0
0

Taken from main page

Do not edit

Tank Size:
Minimum:
3600 L
Tank size is 2 times the daily flow or 3600 L, whichever is greater.
Must be dual compartment. Can be plastic or concrete.
Trenches in ground

Conventional

With Treatment Unit*

Total Length

N/A

N/A

Filter Bed up to 3000L

Conventional
Filter beds have three parts:

Must install siphon or pump to provide even distribution

With Treatment Unit*

Top loading area:

0 m2

0 m2

Minimum Installation Size is 10m2

Filter Extension

0 m2

0 m2

If smaller then Top Loading Area this can be disregarded.

Bottom Dispersion:

NA

m2

NA

m2

The above calculations are to be used as a guide only.

Site conditions will determine what type of system can be installed.
Consult a professional to evaluate your site to determine if
the system must be raised above ground.
*Treatment units may have an individual calcuation
and this calculation should only be used as a guide.
The above systems must adhere to the following clearance distances:
Building
Property Line
Well with 6m casing
Any other well
River, Stream, Lake

5
3
15
30
15

m
m
m
m
m

1.5m for the septic tank

15m for the septic tank

Additional clearance distances may apply in your situation to accommodate the following:
Conservation Authority boundary
Pool
Drinking Water Intake Zone
Raised bed
Etc.

Again, this spreadsheet is just a guide and must not be used as an exact representation of the Ontario Building Code require

rded.

requirements.