Sewers

I am switching from a septic to a public sewer system what material i would need? its 400ft away from the tank

Public Comments

1. Most sewerlines are now PVC. You need to check the size and make sure it complies with local Codes.
2. Most cities will require you to install new 4" PVC pipe..starting at the end of the cast iron pipe that comes from your house a few inches from the foundation footing, to the city sewer line. Also..they will require you to pump the old tank & fill it with soil or sand. I worked with a contractor that did a large number of these.. City inspectors have to see the finished product & sign off before the new system is covered.
3. you went to run a 6 in, pcv pipe to the house then put a j trape in the with a vent out then drop it to 4 in. going in the house. you will be ok that way.
4. Most codes are the same when it comes to this....u probably already have a 4" sewerline going to ur septic tank......u will need it loose at the house the before u hook the sewerline up put in a cleanout....thats a fitting that allows u to get into the sewerline for maintenance in case of stoppages.....then tie ur sewerline into the out hub of that fitting....then run ur sewerline to the road at a grade that will allow fall to the road.....generally its about 1/8 inch per foot of fall for a 4" line.....then before u tie into the city tap u will need to install another cleanout there that way if the city's line ever stops up they will come clean that for you without charge....if u dont have one there u will have to have a plumber clean out the line from the one at ur house THEN u will have to add one later anyway......do that and u shouldnt have any problems