Interior Mini Septic Tank Advice

We are looking to remodel and slightly relocate our basement bathroom.

Its below street level, with a shower, toilet, sink and a washer/dryer. They drain into a mini septic tank (see photos) that’s about 30″ in diameter and a sub pump pushes the waste out to the sewer.

For our remodel, we won’t have space for a closet this size. So looking for alternative suggestions.

https://www.snydernet.com/products/water-wastewater-management/septic-tanks/small-septic-tanks

See this product that looks like it may help? Its “Pear shaped” so theoretically we could have a smaller closet with the top being smaller.

Any advice or recommendations for plumbers who are good with this stuff?

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cambellara | 1 year and 6 months ago

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Thanks for that Chris

cambellara | 1 year and 6 months ago

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Thanks for that Chris

lkrshacmzcy | 1 year and 6 months ago

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We always have issues with the pump assisted toilets; not saying they are bad, just giving feedback from our experience.
99% of homes use the Sewer Ejector Pit and Pump method.

lkrshacmzcy | 1 year and 6 months ago

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We always have issues with the pump assisted toilets; not saying they are bad, just giving feedback from our experience.
99% of homes use the Sewer Ejector Pit and Pump method.

cambellara | 1 year and 6 months ago

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Good stuff! looking into this thanks all

cambellara | 1 year and 6 months ago

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Good stuff! looking into this thanks all

Shamrock | 1 year and 6 months ago

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I have a Saniflo toilet in the basement. It includes a macerator to chop up the waste, and an ejector pump to lift it to street level.
The only question is if this system could handle the water volume from the washing machine.

hkapstein | 1 year and 6 months ago

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This won’t work. You’ll need to find a spot for an ejector pump and pipe into that. Good luck.

Shamrock | 1 year and 6 months ago

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You can install a toilet bowl with a pump. There is no need for a septic tank.

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