SUMPS



Underground water storage tank or sump tank should be located in the same fashion as the well, its shape should be square; and rectangular shapes in unavoidable circumstances are allowed.
Cover slab of the underground tank should not protrude above the ground level.
Other water bodies like swimming pool, tanks, ponds, fountains which are normally below the ground level should also be in the North-East corner similar to well or sump.
Over head tank should be in the South-West corner of the plot or of the building over the terrace and it should be the highest structure in the site.
Over ground tanks containing water or other liquid can unavoidable case, be located in South-West and North-West but avoid water tanks over ground in South-East zone.
Over head water tanks should never be located in the South-East zone either in the plot or over the terrace of the building.
Over head tanks, when cannot be located in South-West corner of plot or building, it can be located in some other corner provided another structure heavier and taller than that is built in the South-West corner.

SEPTIC TANK



Septic tank or gobar gas plant should be located in North or East side of the plot but they should be in East of North (centre).
Septic Tank or gobar gas plant should mot touch the compound wall in North or East.
No part of septic tank or gobar gas plant should protrude above ground level.