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
Site, design, construction and homeowner misuse can all be contributing factors to system malfunction
A lot of factors must be considered to determine the separation required between the infiltrative surface and the limiting condition of an STA
Sand effective size and uniformity coefficient have an impact on sand media performance and system longevity
Microfibers released in washing machines can wreak havoc on soil treatment systems over time
