Septic tank Vastu: best direction, defects and remedies
Waste disposal belongs in the North-West or West. Vastu keeps it away from the sacred North-East, the stable South-West and the centre. Here is how each direction is rated for a septic tank.
At a glance
- Best
- West and North-West
- Acceptable (minor defect)
- East and South
- Avoid (major defect)
- North, North-East, South-East, South-West and Centre
Septic tank in each direction
North
Major defectA septic tank here is traditionally not advised. North-West is best.
Affects: Health
North-East
Major defectA septic tank here is traditionally not advised. North-West is best.
Affects: Health
East
Minor defectA septic tank here is traditionally not advised. North-West is best.
Affects: Health
South-East
Major defectA septic tank here is traditionally not advised. North-West is best.
Affects: Health
South
Minor defectA septic tank here is traditionally not advised. North-West is best.
Affects: Health
South-West
Major defectA septic tank here is traditionally not advised. North-West is best.
Affects: Health
West
GoodA septic tank in this zone is in line with Vastu.
North-West
GoodA septic tank in this zone is in line with Vastu.
Centre (Brahmasthan)
Major defectA septic tank here is traditionally not advised. North-West is best.
Affects: Health
Remedies if your septic tank is in the wrong direction
Start with the simple remedies. Bigger changes are mainly for homes that are still being designed.
For any other direction that isn't ideal
Simple · no tools needed
Keep it sealed
Keep the septic tank well sealed and maintained.
Common questions
Which direction is best for the septic tank as per Vastu?
The best direction is West and North-West. Acceptable, with a minor defect: East and South. Treated as a major defect, so best avoided: North, North-East, South-East, South-West and Centre.
Is a septic tank in the North-East bad?
In Vastu, yes. A septic tank here is traditionally not advised. North-West is best. It is treated as a major defect. The remedies above can ease it, and many need no demolition.
Can I fix a septic tank Vastu defect without breaking walls?
Usually, yes. Simple remedies such as changing which way you face, moving heavy items, colours and keeping the area clean can be done today. Moving rooms, doors or walls is mainly for homes still being designed or renovated.
How can I check the septic tank in my own home?
Upload your floor plan to Vastu99. We mark all nine Vastu zones on your plan and show where every room falls, with a free score. The full report with every defect and its remedies costs ₹99, in English or Hindi.
Check your own home
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