How Do You Install A Sand Mound Septic System?
In certain locations the soil will not adequately absorb the water being discharged by the septic tank. In these instances an alternative to a conventional septic system must be used. A common solution is a sand mound septic system which replaces the standard field lines with a specially designed and constructed mound. Install the two tanks. Unlike conventional systems the mound system will require two separate tanks. The first will be a standard septic tank buried at a depth of 10 to 16 inches and located a minimum of 10 feet from the foundation of the house. The holding tank will be located a short distance away from the septic tank but will be buried approximately 12 inches deeper. These two tanks need to be connected by a 4 inch PVC schedule 40 pipe. Both tanks need to be level and square. Allow a professional with a crane or other device to lower the tanks into the ground. These tanks can weigh several thousands pounds and can be hazardous to maneuver. Dig a trench from the house
