This homeowner residing near Rixeyville Road in Culpeper County Virginia recently contracted soil consultant Barry Hadley to review the existing drain field. The current property owners had plans to sell the property,  but were required to have the drainfield and septic components inspected for its functionality. Upon third party inspection, there was evidence of malfunction that needed repair. Due to poor functionality and broad swale landscape position, the existing septic system needed to be replaced. A new gravity fed trench system was designed for installation with all necessary Virginia Department of Health regulations and GMP’s in mind. A soils evaluation was required to examine soil characteristics including; depth to rock, grey mottles, and estimated percolation rate. The percolation rate combined with area formulas yield the square footage required for the lateral lines. Based on the soil mapping information, Barry felt he could save the owner time and money by reviewing auger borings instead of bringing a backhoe onto the site. The soils ended up being very good and profiles were completed based on five foot deep auger borings. A VDH construction permit packet and application  include the site and soil evaluation report, soil descriptions, permit form, design calculations, system specifications, site sketch and sanitary survey. The construction permit packet was issued by the Culpeper County Environmental Health Department following our submittal.                                                                                        ...

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This newly constructed home in southern Warren County, Virginia recently hired Hadley Environmental Services for their OSE septic permit and installation inspection needs. The owners were required to obtain a septic system permit before being able to apply for a building permit. The soils, depth to rock and required Chapter 179 Warren County Code setbacks met all VDH regulations for installation. A conventional trench drain field was located, permitted and inspected. Following the installation inspection, a report was submitted to Warren County Health Department for issuance of an operations permit (OP).  ...

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Well & Septic System Inspection for Real Estate Transfer. This home in Chester Gap, Rappahannock County, Virginia recently had a water well and septic system inspection for a real estate transfer. A lender required findings letter was given to the realtor and current owners. Components of the inspection included confirmation of required setbacks, review of drainfield functionality, and inspection of water well sanitary seal and setback from sources of pollution. A clear bill of health was found....

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This repair project near Warrenton, involved a soils evaluation, septic system construction permit and installation inspection. This was required before this Airlie home could go to...

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This working Bealeton farm in central Fauquier County, Virginia recently hired Hadley Environmental Services for a soil evaluation (perc test) for a new structure. The owners were required to obtain a septic system permit before being able to apply for a building permit. The soils, depth to rock and landscape position met all Fauquier County and State VDH regulations for installation. A conventional gravity fed trench drainfield was located, permitted and inspected.   Inspection Components The well setbacks, sewer line, septic tank, conveyance line, distribution box, header lines and lateral lines were inspected and installed properly. The AOSE inspection record and as-built drawing were submitted to be filed with the county.                                                    ...

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This alternative system installation in Fauquier County Virginia was located in The Plains. The soil profiles reviewed during the  site and soils evaluation (perk test) revealed high water table in the soils and limited area. As a newly Virginia approved engineered system, this was the most economical and innovative choice for the limited satisfactory area.This newly Virginia approved engineered system is the third install in Fauquier County by Hadley Environmental Services. The lateral lines consist of three specially manufactured 12″ corrugated pipe with fabric that treat and disperse the septic tank effluent. The Chesapeake Bay nitrogen reduction regulations now require these systems to have an approved treatment unit prior to disposal for additional nitrogen reduction. This install is the mound design due to the shallow soils. If the soils are well drained and deep then these systems can be installed in the ground which eliminates the mound. Presby’s are vented systems that utilize a special pulverized as filtering media in the field. We would like to become a part of your project and are eagerly awaiting your call. At that time, we would be glad to answer any questions you may have. Please visit our contact us page to get started.                      ...

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