Stone-and-pipe has been a tried-and-true effluent dispersal method for decades, but like all things, it isn’t perfect. Requiring the use of heavy machinery makes it a no-go on smaller job sites, and a bottom-area absorption design may shorten the life of the system.Verti-Grid, from a startup aptly named Better Dispersal Systems, is a new research-backed solution using modular HDPE grid panels to enable sidewall dispersal, translating to a healthy, long-lasting drainfield. Co-owners Larry Stephens and Randy Redmer are the minds behind the technology. Stephens brings nearly 60 years of wastewater design experience, conducting onsite system design engineering, specializing in distribution
