One-piece concrete tank a solution to challenging septic area

One-piece concrete tank a solution to challenging septic area
One-piece concrete tank a solution to challenging septic area

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Problem: Southern Kent Island in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, is widely known by area residents as a challenging location for septic solutions thanks to a high water table and highly permeable soil. The $34 million SKI project will require more than 700 on-site tanks over the course of four years. When Nancy Mayer, president of Mayer Brothers, heard about the project, she was intrigued, but also hesitant due to the challenging site conditions and several tests that included water above the top of the tank.

Solution: Mayer had helped fellow National Precast Concrete Association member Jarrett Concrete in Nashville, Tennessee, apply for a patent and trademark for a new type of watertight precast concrete tank. The Top Tight system is a one-piece tank, and proved to be the perfect fit for the SKI project, giving Mayer confidence to bid the job. New forms were ordered and Mayer Brothers started pouring the first tanks in late February.

Result: The county has been pleased with the tanks that have been delivered to date and the company is steadily increasing production as the project progresses. All tanks will be delivered in less than three years. 800/366-7731; www.precast.org.



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