Class 2
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A class 2 sewage system can only be used for the treatment and disposal of greywater (non-human body waste) i.e., kitchen sink wastes, bathtubs, washing machines, etc…
This type of system is ONLY adequate to treat small amounts of greywater (less than 1000 litres per day) for premises such as cottages and hunt camps, etc.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
The total daily design flow for a Class 2 sewage system shall be calculated
based on the fixtures discharging to the system as follows:
- 200 L per fixture unit where there is a supply of pressurized water,
and
- 125 L per fixture unit where there is no supply of pressurized water.
Clearance Distances for Class 1, 2 and 3 Sewage System |
Class 2 Grey
Water Leaching Pit
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Class 2 Construction Requirements:
- The bottom of the pit shall be at least 900 mm above the high ground
water table.
The pit shall be constructed in such a manner as to prevent the collapse
of its sidewalls.
Any material used to support or form the sidewalls of the pit shall be
open jointed material of a type that will permit leaching from the pit.
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