Septic tanks connection.
Omaha Municipal Code § 49-2160
in effectSec. 49-2160. - Septic tanks connection.
The placement of inlet and outlet connections shall be as follows:
(a) Inlet and outlet connection to the septic tank shall be equipped with sanitary tees at least four inches diameter (or baffles).
(b) The inlet tee (or baffle) shall project into the liquid in the septic tank to a level at least six inches but no more than 12 inches to assure the influent will be directed below the scum layer.
(c) The outlet tee (or baffle) shall be equal to 0.4 times the liquid depth of the tank.
(d) Round tanks shall be equal to 0.35 times the liquid depth of the tank.
(See Figures 49-2160-1, 49-2160-2 and 49-2160-3.)
(Ord. No. 40524, § 1, 10-20-15)
Source: City of Omaha, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ne/omaha/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OMMUCOCHGEORVOII_CH49PL_ARTXXIPRSETRSY_DIV4CORE_S49-2160SETACOFetched: 10/28/2026
