Testing to predict how water will move through the soil with a morphology or percolation test helps determine a soil treatment area's size
Onsite systems sometimes need some R&R. See how periodic resting can help restore soil infiltration, and learn what factors to consider when resting a system.
Disturbing as little soil as possible during an installation is a no-brainer, but normal soil erosion can cause headaches. Learn what you can do to reduce major water flow.
Installers don’t always have time for long-term monitoring to find wet conditions at a build site. If you’re in a hurry, follow these alternative methods to identify suitable drainfield locations.
Floods can wreak havoc on septic systems, but they can often be rescued if the septic professional knows how to minimize the damage
Designing an effective residential septic system still comes down to the delicate balance of estimated daily sewage flows and long-term acceptance rates
Homeowners can aversely affect the health of their septic system if they don’t understand the concerns and causes of compacted soil
Proper sizing of components, study of the type of wastewater system in use are critical to the success of a tiny home aimed at caring for the elderly
Using the same STA should be a last resort, but there are some potential solutions if it’s necessary