Clarke County Conventional Septic System Installation Inspection

Clarke County Conventional Septic System Installation Inspection

In late May 2017, we completed a job for the construction of a new home in Boyce, Virginia. Mr. Bob Holmes and his soil sniffing dog, Buddy, meticulously investigated the proposed building site, searching for the best soil. The study concluded with the location of a conventional drainfield, paperwork and drawings submitted to the Virginia Department of Health, and the issuance of a septic system operations permit. In the end, our clients were able to move forward with the construction of their new home with no headache and at a minimal expense.    ...

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Fauquier County AOSE Soil & Site Evaluation (Perc Test) to Permit Replacement Drainfield Construction

Fauquier County AOSE Soil & Site Evaluation (Perc Test) to Permit Replacement Drainfield Construction

This April 2017 project was for a property in The Plains, Virginia. We were contacted to find an area to replace the aged and deteriorated septic system components. The On-Site Soil Evaluator soil evaluation as required by the state of Virginia includes measuring depth to root limiting restrictions, water table, paralithic/lithic bedrock, soil horizons, soil texture, soil color, and identifying fill material. The site evaluation includes locating an area outside of the required setback of wells, cisterns, springs, ponds, etc. Local requirements including Chapter 17 of the Fauquier County Ordinances are also met. After the evaluation is complete, we will prepare the conventional design plans and coordinate with the client to procure a Virginia Department of Health Septic System Repair Permit. When the new system is installed, we will inspect the system to insure the components comply with the sewage handling and disposal regulations. An OSE report and As-Built Drawing will be supplied to Virginia Department of Health for an Operation’s...

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Loudoun County Virginia Onsite Wastewater Disposal Soil Feasibility Review

Loudoun County Virginia Onsite Wastewater Disposal Soil Feasibility Review

In April 2017, we were contacted to assist a development team to determine the land suitability for a commercial project near Lovettsville, Virginia and Brunswick, Maryland. Data collected from the evaluation pits included total depth of hole, depth to restrictive feature, depth to water table, soil profile characteristics, estimated percolation rate, and suitability of the sample for a decentralized wastewater treatment plant. GPS information was collected for the purpose of identifying the evaluation pit and to find the hole location in the future. A findings report will be provided for the client’s...

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Frederick County, Virginia Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity (KSAT) Testing

Frederick County, Virginia Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity (KSAT) Testing

This Summer 2016 project was completed to measure the percolation rate of water through a rock horizon. This percolation rate is measured using an Aardvark Constant Head Permeameter. This “wet test” is necessary when there is less than 18″ of soil between the pipe bottom dispersal area and a suspected impervious stratum. Hydraulic conductivity (KSAT) testing measures the amount of time it takes for the water column to drop one inch.  These calculations are a valuable variable in an engineer’s water mounding study. Water mounding calculations determine the suitability of the site for an onsite wastewater disposal system.    ...

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Madison County Feasibility Study

Madison County Feasibility Study

This onsite consultation in Madison, Virginia included walking the Ag land to review the possibility of obtaining a sewage disposal system and water well construction permit. Research of the property was completed prior to the site meeting and included reviewing existing health department records, county records, and soils mapping.  In addition to these items a visit to the property was made to review the site characteristics and soils with an auger. A findings letter was provided to the purchaser to aid them in their decision for the real estate transfer.  ...

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Fauquier County Soil Evaluation For Replacement Of Failed Drainfield

Fauquier County Soil Evaluation For Replacement Of Failed Drainfield

This January 2016 project was located in The Plains. A 1960’s drainfield was malfunctioning. After assessing the situation, it was determined that the drainfield needed to be replaced. A site and soil evaluation determined that there was a large enough site to propose a 3 bedroom conventional drainfield. All applicable state and Fauquier County Chapter 17 septic regulations were met. Some of these constraints included horizontal separations distances to a developed spring and water well. Characteristics of the soil included determining depth to rock, soil texture, soil structure, color and percolation...

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