Septic System Types Guide

Types of Septic & Onsite Wastewater Systems

A septic system is not one universal design. Different properties may require very different methods of treatment and dispersal.

Digger Dave installs conventional and advanced onsite wastewater systems and can help property owners understand the construction involved in an approved system.

What This Covers

  • Conventional gravity systems
  • Lagoon systems
  • Drip dispersal systems
  • Low-pressure pipe systems
  • Mound systems
  • Presby systems
  • Aerobic treatment units
  • Pump and pressure systems

Conventional Systems

Where site and soil conditions allow, conventional systems can use relatively straightforward treatment and soil dispersal components.

Advanced Systems

Challenging soil, site constraints or project requirements may call for pumps, treatment units or pressure distribution.

The Property Determines the Path

The goal is not to pick a favorite system from a website. It is to establish the site requirements and install the appropriate approved system correctly.

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