Resource / Manual for on-lot septic design? 1

[proletariat]

Is there an "aashto green book" of the septic tank world? Any resources where I could do some self-study, or is septic design all learn by rote?

 

[dik]

I don't know about your area... you might want to talk to an installer. In Ontario, I've designed several systems... it's a matter of determining the soil characteristics (percolation rate), this can be done by gradation or by running a Percolation Test.

It's a matter of determining the daily effluent... this can be done by building area, fixture units, and/or occupant load.

Having the daily effluent, it's a matter of sizing the unit or type of septic system and obtaining the necessary approvals. This may vary depending on the locale.

Dik

 

[wiktor]

Check this site. (

http://www.eco-nomic.com/septic.htm)

it's not a green book, but very close to it. Drawigs, which could be bought, are equally good. Good luck!

 

[sam74]

Your state's department of environment and conservation probably have some guidelines published.

Here is a link to the rules from tennessee

http://www.state.tn.us/sos/rules/1200/1200-01/1200-01-06.pdf

 

[ptmoss]

I've found the EPA books to be the closest thing to what you're asking for. And one them's got a mostly green cover to boot!!

EPA Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Manual is one and the other is the older EPA Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems.

 

[proletariat]

Thanks folks, I'll look all of these up.

 

[sfox111]

The EPA Green Book for on site septic:

http://www.epa.state.oh.us/dsw/documents/greenbook.pdf

This site has some good design bulletins:

http://ohioline.osu.edu/lines/bulls.html

Bulletin's 829 & 813 guide how to design a mound system.