Quality Martinez GA septic system installers do a great deal of legwork, long before a unit gets placed into the ground. A new unit will last decades, and possibly even generations, if it’s installed properly, but it can fail right away if it’s not. On top of that, all Martinez GA septic system installers must acquire a permit in order to do the install, and may will have to work with city or county officials to show that certain tests were done in order to continue. These three tests are essential initial steps that should always be taken before any work or designs are done, and it may also be helpful to do them before you purchase a property, so you can be assured that a tank and leach field will be permitted.
1. Pit
The pit test is fairly direct. During this test, a hole is dug down and the soil is examined to figure out its structure. A typical leach field is dependent on the soil’s structure to drain effectively. If there is a lot of gravel or sand, your leach field should be ready to discharge the effluent (water) from the tank well, where the soil will finish cleaning it. If the soil has a bunch of clay or rock, it won’t drain well, consequently a traditional leach field will not be an option. If the location you’ve chosen does not successfully pass the pit test, you may be able to pick another site on your home or use an alternate kind of drain field, such as a mound system.
2. Perc
The perc, or percolation test, consists of excavating a 14-inch deep hole, adding a 2-inch layer of sand or gravel, and then saturating it with water. The hole is commonly left drenched for about two hours, and refilled as needed. Then, the hole is filled with 6 inches of water and observed for drainage.
3. Visual
There are a variety of things an inspector will look into visually. Most units are gravity-fed, so they don’t depend on electricity or pumps to move effluent from the tank to the leach field. Because of this, the incline of the ground is important. An inspector will also look for inclines that could possibly feed excess water into the leach field, as well as nearby bodies of water, the water table, and distance from the proposed unit to things like the home and wells.
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Selecting the right design, kind of system, and evaluating the land correctly, are all integral steps in making sure an install goes off without a hitch. Most significantly, these steps ensure that the install is done correctly, so that a system provides years of use without issue. If you’re prepping for an install, contact Septic Tank Pros Augusta GA. Our partner professionals are skilled and devoted to quality, so you could be sure the job is done right. Call (706) 204-1717 now.