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Septic Drain Field Repair Cost A septic tank and drain field repair or replacement costs $1,547 on average. According to Homeadvisor.com, the cost of repairing or replacing a septic tank and drain field in the United States varied from $602 to $2,492. If sewage backs up into your house or foul aromas fill your yard, …

Sand Septic System A sand septic system is a sewage disposal system that is elevated above the natural soil surface and filled with a suitable sand fill material. In the sand fill, gravel-filled absorption beds are built, and effluent from a double-compartment septic tank or a BAT unit is pushed into the absorption area via …

Pressurized Septic System Pressure distribution is a technique for uniformly applying effluent throughout an absorption region. An infiltrative surface receives about the same amount of radiation per square foot. The pace of dispersion is slower than the soil or media’s ability to receive it. The advantage of pressure distribution is that it improves treatment efficacy …

Mound System Septic In regions with shallow soil depths, high groundwater levels, or shallow bedrock, mound systems are a viable alternative. A drain field trench is included in the built sand mound. The septic tank’s effluent is pushed to the mound in predetermined dosages using a pump chamber. As the wastewater enters the trench and …

What is Low Pressure Septic System? A low-pressure pipe (LPP) system is a shallow, pressure-dosed soil absorption system with a network of small diameter perforated pipes placed in narrow trenches. The level controls are set for a specific pumping sequence of one to two times daily, allowing breaks in between doses for the soil to …