Entries Tagged Onsite System Design

We constantly receive questions on aspects of mound design and installation. One common question is: What soil problems or conditions warrant installation...

I continually receive questions or comments about how to use transits and levels. So, at risk of raising the confusion level, I...

Flow measurement describes any method used to accurately quantify the flow of liquid. There are several ways to accurately measure water or...

Last month, we discussed potential impacts on septic system design and operation if an elderly family member in need of additional care...

Wastewater from dog kennels and veterinary clinics is not included in most septic regulations. Septic system sizing in state and local regulations...

Conventional soil treatment areas are designed to have an aerobic environment for the removal of organic material (BOD) and pathogens. This aerobic...

Turning dreams of owning an island home into a reality is a specialty of Penny Wright, owner of The Wright Choice Septics...

Last month, we covered estimating of average daily sewage flows for single-family residences. For other types of structures, the picture gets a...

Sump, grinder and ejector pumps in the basement are used for two different types of pump applications: clean water or wastewater. Sump...

It has been estimated that mound systems should perform hydraulically for 25 to 35-plus years. However, some systems do not perform as they...

Beyond homeowner communication and making the right soil judgments, the next important aspect of planning for system management is providing access to...

There are two aspects to management of onsite systems and they need to go hand in hand.There is the management of the...

The effluent that leaves the septic tank comes from the clear zone to minimize the solids loading on the downstream components of...

A November report from the Virginia Department of Health outlines a strategy for privatizing the evaluation and design for onsite wastewater systems...