Co-Owner · May 26, 2021
Designing and installing your septic system
When we start to plan a septic design, our team begins the process by meeting with you to develop a full understanding of your septic system design needs. This includes asking questions like: “What do you intend to build on the property?” and “How many bedrooms will there be in the home?”.
Next, our team does a soil test, often called a “perc test.” It tells us whether the ground can support a septic absorption field (also called a lateral field or leach lines).
With those results, we design a system that fits your property. The design goes to the health department, and once they issue a permit, we can move forward with installing and maintaining your system.
Onsite Wastewater FAQ
We also pulled together a couple of common questions about onsite wastewater. To read the full FAQ, check out this post from the Arkansas Department of Health.
Q: What is the minimum lot size for a septic system?
A: There is no minimum lot size. The space required for a sewage system is determined by the suitability of the soils at the site, the number of bedrooms in the home, and the 100 foot set back from the water wells.
Q: Why soil pit tests?
A: The soil pits determine the depths to any rock, any impervious soil layers, and the anticipated level of ground water in the wet periods of the year. This information results in sewage system design that overcomes the soil’s limitations.