If you are building a drain field for your gravity septic system, there are many different elements to consider. While regulations vary in different states and counties, most have specific rules you must follow. You will need a professional septic company to design your septic system, including your drain field. In most cases, the plans for your system will need to be submitted to the local health or building department for approval. Knowing what elements will need to be included can help you understand what issues may delay the building of your drain field.
Soil
One of the key elements of your drain field will be the depth and type of soil. A perk test will need to be done to ensure the soil is not too dense. Clay-based soils can be troublesome. How quickly waste water can permeate the soil is crucial to building a functioning drain field.
Size
Your drain field will need to be large enough to handle the size of home you have. This is usually based on the number of bedrooms in the home with a minimum size in some states or counties.
Location
There are specific rules on where you can place your drain field. This can include distance from the foundation of the home, wells, bodies of water, property lines and other considerations.
If you are buying property, the septic design and perk test should be done before your purchase. Knowing where the best place to put your drain field can be factored into where to build your home. Since drain fields and septic systems have specific requirements, it is easier to build a home around a septic system than the other way around. Having a septic designer and installer will help ensure your project goes smoothly, from start to finish.
Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 873-7934
