GSF system a fit for site with compacted soil
Problem: A two-bedroom home in Lawrence County, Indiana, had a failing system with effluent surfacing around the tank. The site has areas with drainage issues, and previous structures on the property created soil compaction in the remaining usable area.
Solution: The compacted soils were removed and replaced with 20 inches of Indiana Department of Transportation Spec 23 sand. An Eljen GSF (Geotextile Sand Filter) bed system was designed with an application rate of 0.25 gallon per square foot in the available area, and it has less overall height than a traditional mound. The
