In suburban
cities all over the world the houses tend to be spaced so far apart that a
sewer system is out of the question due to its elevated cost. Thus, people
install their own private sewer systems which regulate the flow of water and
waste. These are called septic tanks.
Now, there
are two types of systems used the first of which is ‘Gravity Fed’ and the
second are known as ‘Alternative Systems’. Alternative systems tend to include
electric pumps and they are recommended for professionals or individuals with
experience because of the potential risk to the environment because of the
pollution of the watershed.
Gravity Fed Systems
Gravity fed
systems are septic systems with a septic or treatment tank in front of an
absorption facility and does not use pressurized effluent.
The first
step in installing a gravity fed system is to assemble the tools required for
an excavation, equipment such as: shovels, contractor’s dummy level and rod,
PVC perforated pipe, backhoe tractor, hand saw, trencher etc.
You then
need to make sure you comply with health regulations stipulated by your county
and state and make sure to obtain required permits. You will probably need to
have a test done which determines the type and size of drainage field you will
need for the septic system you’re installing. A local health inspector may have
this test performed on your property.
The name
itself states that it depends on gravity rather than mechanical help to dispose
of the waste from the tank. What this means is you have to plan for the flow to
go downhill and for this you’ll need only a concrete aerobic divided tank and a
perforated pipe embedded in gravel.
Be sure to
excavate a hole large enough to place the concrete aerobic tank below ground. Lay
out and excavate your leech field as it has been determined by the test done in
the permit process. When excavating make sure to maintain the positive flow
between the tanks and the drain field. Next, when inserting the pipe, be sure
to add gravel around the pipe to hold the pipe in place.
Your last
step would be to cover up the pipe and tank once you have a tag giving the
green light from a health inspector.
You if you
feel up to the task and want to save some money, you can have this installation
done yourself but if you happen to not feel so comfortable with operating the
machinery, we suggest you call a licensed and trained professional. If you find
yourself in Westchester County or the Poughkeepsie area and need some help be
sure to call Jones Septic Services. For over 60 years, Jones has been working
the Poughkeepsie and Westchester County area and is the pioneer for all things
septic. With services including: Septic Pumping Patterson NY, Septic Pumping PoughquagNY, Septic Pumping Wappingers Falls NY, Septic Pumping Lagrange NY, SepticPumping Wappinger NY, Septic Pumping Amenia NY and Septic Pumping Pawling NY
you can trust that the name Jones Septic is well-known in Westchester County
and Poughkeepsie NY.
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