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*10-60 minutes per inch (MPI) is ideal. Expect higher end for clay soils. [https://www.fixr.com/costs/perc-test#what-is-a-perc-test8203]
*10-60 minutes per inch (MPI) is ideal. Expect higher end for clay soils. [https://www.fixr.com/costs/perc-test#what-is-a-perc-test8203]
*Leach field size table based on MPI [https://inspectapedia.com/septic/Septic-Drainfield-Size.php#DrainfieldTableSize]
*Leach field size table based on MPI [https://inspectapedia.com/septic/Septic-Drainfield-Size.php#DrainfieldTableSize]
**200 GPD design of [[Rosebud 2000]] requires 200  
**200 GPD design of [[Rosebud 2000]] requires 200 feet for MPI of 50 for Armstrong clay loam https://www.acres.co/plat-map/soils?lat=39.9371797&zoom=17.14&lng=-94.8449128]
*Water efficient home - https://extension.psu.edu/water-system-planning-estimating-water-needs - 50-100 gpd per person is the standard. Seed Eco-home cuts that down by a factor of 4.
*Water efficient home - https://extension.psu.edu/water-system-planning-estimating-water-needs - 50-100 gpd per person is the standard. Seed Eco-home cuts that down by a factor of 4.
**Dishwasher saves 13 gallons per day [https://cascadeclean.com/en-us/about-cascade/rethink-the-sink/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=CjwKCAjwzY2bBhB6EiwAPpUpZjwlB-rZolXNrXkpZj8-_X8IC_l1LhvPB868sSkqt7gI_2VaIhDCYBoCF9gQAvD_BwE]. Energy star is 4 gallons per wash [https://www.menards.com/main/appliances/dishwashers/all-dishwashers/amana-reg-3-cycle-built-in-dishwasher/adb1400agw/p-1485933761631.htm]
**Dishwasher saves 13 gallons per day [https://cascadeclean.com/en-us/about-cascade/rethink-the-sink/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=CjwKCAjwzY2bBhB6EiwAPpUpZjwlB-rZolXNrXkpZj8-_X8IC_l1LhvPB868sSkqt7gI_2VaIhDCYBoCF9gQAvD_BwE]. Energy star is 4 gallons per wash [https://www.menards.com/main/appliances/dishwashers/all-dishwashers/amana-reg-3-cycle-built-in-dishwasher/adb1400agw/p-1485933761631.htm]

Revision as of 18:36, 3 November 2022

  • UM extension on Septic Tanks [1]
  • 10-60 minutes per inch (MPI) is ideal. Expect higher end for clay soils. [2]
  • Leach field size table based on MPI [3]
  • Water efficient home - https://extension.psu.edu/water-system-planning-estimating-water-needs - 50-100 gpd per person is the standard. Seed Eco-home cuts that down by a factor of 4.
    • Dishwasher saves 13 gallons per day [4]. Energy star is 4 gallons per wash [5]
    • Washer saves 10 gallons per wash. using about 10 gallons [6]
    • Bricor UltraMaxx is 0,56 gpm or 5 gallons per shower instead of 2.5 gpm [7] saves 20-5=15 gallons per person per day [8]
    • Niagara Stealth [9] toilet saves 0.8 gpf - 4 gallons per person per day [10]
    • Total above is 13-25 gpd per person, about 4x less than typical.
  • Seed Eco-Home 1000 would require 50-100 gpd for 2-4 people
  • Seed Eco-Home 2000 would require 100-200 gpd for 4-8 people

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