Is it possible to have a drip system if my house sits on a slab?

[skjl47]

The overflow of water during a power outage is not a problem right now because the sump will hold the water draining from the main tank. I was concerned if I place a bulkhead at the running water level in the sump for drip purpose when there is a power loss all the water will flow out of the bulkhead into the reservoir for pumping outside instead of filling up the sump.



The kitchen sink is on the wall behind the tank which is where I tapped into the water line for refilling my sump without having to haul water. It had been that way for a couple years before my wife noticed that hose coming out of the wall one day when I was under there doing a little rearranging.... Let's just say that was a conversation of a completely different topic.
I could possibly tap into the sink drain but I'm on a septic system (for the first time in my life just like the slab) and I don't want to put any more water than I have to in it. I know it's just a drip system but this septic system has been problematic since day one. It's not a normal septic tank with bleeders, the way it was explained to me it's like having a small waste treatment system in my front yard. My first 5 years here I've had to dig it up maybe 8 times for various reasons so I will avoid that option even if it means not having a drip system.
The only way to an outside wall is across the floor which is not a option either. Right now the only way that I can see is in that wall between the kitchen and the tank and that's only if there's no cross bracing in there. It's looking like in my situation this may not be possible. If my tank set against a outside wall there would be no problem.
Sorry for the long reply but that was that's best I could do to respond to your question.

Hello; Thanks for the reply.

 

[Swoll929]

I have a similar situation, i live in vegas and we do not have crawl spaces or basements here. My tanks are in my living room with no near; water source, drains, or exterior walls. I have been contemplating how to achieve a reliable drip/drain system.
I think the holding tank with sump pumps is the only viable solution. You would need A bulkhead overflow in the sump at running level that would have to drain into a holding tank within the stand. The sump pump would need to run up inside the wall to the attic, across to the nearest exterior wall down the wall and exit preferably to a garden or other something that would benefit from the fish poo. On the other end similarly the water would need to come from the nearest faucet/toilet/etc up the wall, through the attic, back down at the tank and into the sump. Seems simple enough, but the power outtage brings an issue i dont know how to fix...

When power goes out obviously the water fills the holding tank not the sump, no problem there, holding tank just needs to be sufficient size... but when power comes on the sump evacuates all of that water leaving your tank under filled and pumps running dry with nothing more than a drip to fill it. That may leave the pumps sry too long... additionally if power is out too long the drip never stops which leaves the holding tank being huge to accomodate a big what if...
I know this isn't the answer that you're looking for but just some food for thought. I have been struggling with this one quite a bit and hoping to learn from your situation also. In any case good luck