Over the next couple months we will revisit a couple of problems to sharpen our calculation skills. For the first problem let’s look at what should be an easy septic tank example.During a service call to a residence you have not visited before, you measured a septic tank with the following dimensions: 60 inches wide by 90 inches long by 72 inches deep from the invert of the outlet pipe.Perform the following calculations and make the proper interpretations about the need to pump the tank.1. What are the gallons per inch for this tank?2. What is the operating volume of the
Onsite Arithmetic: Tank Basics
Test your septic math skills — or practice for your next certification exam.
Aug 18, 2016
| by Jim Anderson, Ph.D. |
















