• Tank should not be touching the wall of the compound or the plinth of the house.It should be at-least 1′ (1 feet) or 2′ (2 feet) away.
• Septic tank should not be in the South east corner.The location of the septic tank should be such that it should not face south-east, north east or south west corner under any condition.
• If the north side is divided into 9 equal parts, it should be in the 3rd part from the north west direction.
• The septic tank is divided into three parts. Ideally, the water should be in the eastern side and the excretion should be on the west.
• Do not construct the septic tank higher than the plinth level of the building. The best place would be to construct it at ground level.
• The outlet of the septic tank should preferably be in the north or the west directions.

Additional Tips

• The pipes of the toilet and bathroom should have its outlet in the west or the north-west area. The pipes of the kitchen, on the other hand, should be diverted to the east or north direction.
• Do not have the pipes in the south direction at any cost. In case you have pipes that have an outlet in the south direction, make sure you divert their outlet to the east or north direction.
• The gutter of the building can be in the north, east or west, but strictly not in the south direction.
• For those staying at upper-storey, make sure that the drainage pipe is not in the southwest corner. In case it is in the same, ensure that it does not lick.