In some septic systems namely above ground septic systems or sand mound septic systems the drain field sits above ground in an engineered mound.
Above ground septic system landscaping.
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Developed in the 1940s at the north dakota college of agriculture and originally called the nodak disposal system after its place of origin the mound septic system was a breakthrough.
But since plants do a great job of absorbing excess moisture and slowing erosion doing some landscaping around your septic system might not be the worst idea in the world.
In this type of system a mound of earth is.
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Understanding how a septic system functions is essential to making sound decisions about how to best landscape over the drain field.
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An above ground septic system offers alternatives to challenging sites.
When the ground under a septic system is either solid rock or close to groundwater a mound system works better than a traditional septic leach field.
If you like it when your septic system runs properly placing swimming pools patios and large trees are surefire ways to ruin your day eventually.
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A standard septic tank will separate solids from liquids.
How a septic drain field functions.