Entries Tagged Soil Treatment

We used two recent columns to define, identify and interpret redoximorphic features in soils to estimate occurrence of seasonally saturated conditions. We...

The Southeastern United States is currently facing the arduous task of recovery and rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. Along with...

During basic septic system classes, we stress trying to meet two goals that often work against each other during the designing and...

Soil compaction can bring serious consequences to septic system performance. Any soil treatment area (STA) — whether it is below grade with...

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

When you are dealing with small lots, one option that may be considered is using the current location of a soil treatment...

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

Across the U.S., state and local codes vary in how much separation is required below the infiltrative surface to the limiting condition...

For any given site, the soil loading rate is a function of the soil texture, structure and consistence; wastewater characteristics; and site...

When soil characteristics are not interpreted correctly, they can negatively impact long-term performance. Assuming the installer is not the one that made the...

Clean sand is specified as treatment media in many soil treatment areas, such as mounds and media filters. Sand used for these...

New studies indicate that the fibers in our clothes could be poisoning our waterways and food chain on a massive scale. Microfibers...

Regarding soil treatment systems and commercial system design, one of the biggest issues is failing to consider organic loading properly.If we use...

How do you help a property owner with a system that’s beginning to fail if they can’t afford a new system? Or...