Septic System Drain

Some soils provide excellent wastewater treatment; others don't. For this reason, the design of the drainfield of a septic system is based on the results of soil analysis.

Homeowners and system designers sometimes underestimate the significance of good soils or believe soils can handle any volume of wastewater applied to them.

Many failures can be attributed to having an undersized drainfield or high seasonal groundwater table. Undersized septic tanks—another design failure—allow solids to clog the drainfield and result in system failure.



Previous Article : Installing Septic System - - Next Article : Alternative Septic System

Featured Articles
Providing Quality Service...Guaranteed In the Greater Austin Area of Travis, Hays, Williamson, Burnet, & Bastrop Counties , Creedmoor, McNeil, Volente, Bear Creek, Kyle, Dripping Springs, Hutto, Serenada, Granger, Bell County, Misc Locations.
Call (512) 338-1804 for fast, dependable service.
Pumping Frequencies The table below provides an estimate of pumping frequency in years, based on the size of the first tank in gallons, and the number of...
Aerobic Treatment Unit First, please understand that the State has clearly stated it is the owner's responsibility to operate the aerobic treatment unit in compliance with all regulations...
Septic Tank Additives There are many companies promoting their septic tank additives, saying they can solve all of your septic woes. For over 15 years, these claims have...
News Articles
  • Septic System Drain Some soils provide excellent wastewater treatment; others don't. For this reason, the design of the drainfield of a...
  • Alternative Septic System Regarding your Home Aerobic Treatment Unit: The components in your home plant should be serviced at least...
  • Sulpher Smell On a statewide basis, ATUs with surface application are often the cheapest and easiest system to install. ...
  • Pumping Many septic tank owners believe that if they haven't had any problems, they don't need to have their...
  • Septic Service Are you having problems getting the septic service that you were promised and that you already paid for...