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1. How do I know what kind of septic system to have installed?

Septic system types (Mounds, Atgrades, Trenches) are determined by the soil conditions present in the exact area that a system is located. The exact determination can be looked at utilizing either soil probe cores or soil pits dug into the ground. From these the soils characteristics and the location of seasonal groundwater saturation can be seen. These determine the type, elevation and size of the system.

2. How big does my septic system need to be?

The sizing of the system is based on the number of bedrooms in the house for residential structures. Non residential structures are looked at based on the number of employees, the number and types of activities in the business, and any other circumstances that may impact the operation of the septic system. This design flow number determines the size of the tanks and the size of the drainfield. Septic Systems