BALTIMORE COUNTY

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conducted as indicated under paragraphs 16.5.1, 16.5.2,
and 16.5.3. ]

[16.5.6 The absorption area of a seepage pit
required can be obtained from Table 16.5.7. In no case,
however, shall the absorption area in the porous soil be
less than 125 square feet. The bottom of the pit shall
not be considered part of the absorption area.]

[TABLE 16.5.7

Effective Absorption Area in Seepage Pits for Each

100 Gallons of Sewage Per Day

Time in Minutes                                              Effective Absorption

for 1—inch Drop                                                       Area Square Feet

1........................................ 32

2........................................ 40

3........................................ 45

5........................................ 56

10........................................ 75

15........................................ 96

20........................................108

25........................................139

30........................................167]

16.6 Capacity of Septic Tanks

16.6.1 The liquid capacity of all septic tanks
shall conform to Tables 16.3.7 and 16.6.2 as determined
by the number of bedrooms or apartment units in dwelling
occupancies and the occupant load or the number of
plumbing fixture units as determined from Table 11.4.1,
whichever is greater in other building occupancies.

MINIMUM SEPTIC TANK SHALL BE 1,500 GALLONS.

TABLE 16.6.2

Single family	Multiple dwelling	Other	uses	; Minimum
dwellings-	units or apart-	maximum	septic tank
number	ments—one bed-	fixture	capacity in
of bedrooms	room each	units served	gallons
1-3		20		[ 1000] 1500
4	2 units	25		[1200] 1500
5 or 6	3	33		1500
7 or 8	4	45		2000
	5	55		2250
	6	60		2500
	7	70		2750
	8	80		3000
	9	90		3250
	10	100		3500