The septic tank should be provided in the Northern or Western section of the Northeast. The North and West directions should be divided into 9 equal parts. The septic tank can be made in the third part from the Northwest corner either in the North or West directions. If there is no space the septic tank can be made at one & half- feet away from the northwest direction.

Location of Septic Tank

Septic tank should not be made in the South-East or North-East or the Southwest corners. In the Ishan kona it causes financial paucity and lack of peace of mind. In the Agneya kona it is bad for health. In the Nairritya kona it is harmful for the head of the family. In the South, it is harmful for the spouse and in the West it disturbs the mental peace.

Septic tank should not touch the boundary or the foundation of the house. It should be at least one or two feet away from them and it should not be above the ground level. Its outlet should be either in the North or in the East.

Length of the septic tank should be along the East - West while its breadth should be along the North-South direction.

Water Outlet

Results of septic tank in different directions

Drainage

• Drains should not be made in the Southwest even in the upper stories.
• The outlet should not be towards the South. If it happens to be towards South then the drain pipe should be turned towards the North and East.
• The drain pipes of the toilets and the bathrooms should be turned away from West or Northwest and turned towards North or East.
• Water used in the toilet should be let out towards Northwest direction while water from the bathroom, kitchen, watering of plants and from washing of floors etc. should be let out towards Ishan kona.