At some sites including the one shown in our page top photo there may be so little topsoil over bedrock that there is not depth for a conventional septic tank to be buried.
Best septic system for rocky ground.
Alternative septic system for clay soil.
Mound septic system this system uses elevated ground in some cases when there is not adequate soil for a conventional system.
Septic system design and size can vary widely from within your neighborhood to across the country due to a combination of factors.
If there is insufficient depth of soil proper treatment of septic effluent may be impossible using a conventional septic tank and drainfield.
Can you suggest a septic system that will possibly be used on this land.
If your yard has frequent depressions or puddling you probably don t have the best soil for septic systems.
Rocky site septic systems.
If possible i would like to get an estimate of what it would cost.
Ago i purchased 7 5 acres of land now i want to put a house on it but the land has clay soil and will not perc.
The drainage is directed to an area with a higher elevation so that the water must filter through more soil or sand before reaching the groundwater.