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.                                                    ...

This farm located in Delaplane, Virginia has a house dating back to the 1800’s. With no health department records, we estimate the system to date back to the early 70’s. Upon inspection, cast iron septic tank tees are corroded and block. The distribution box indicates sludge build up from lack of maintenance. With a septic tank in operating condition our solution includes replacement of septic tank tees, gravity main line, header lines and distribution box. Once the system is uncovered, further inspection of the drainfield lateral lines will reveal their operability. In addition,  a remediator (aeration unit) to convert bacteria to aerobic from anaerobic will be installed in the septic tank. The aerobic bacteria will consume the sludge to open the lines. A Fauquier County Health Department Repair Permit will be submitted for approval of the...