As presented by: Rodger Schuldt TCEQ Installer II License # OS19898 TCEQ Maintenance Provider License # MP00545 TCEQ Site Evaluator License # OS20270

 Locate sewer pipe stub outs ◦ Newer homes usually have one (1) stub out ◦ Older homes (sometimes referred to as retrofits) can have multiple stub outs all around the house

 Identify other plumbing in the area ◦ Water lines ◦ Gas lines ◦ Electric lines

 Locate easements and setbacks ◦ Pipelines ◦ Utilities  Overhead and underground ◦ Water wells ◦ Existing sewer drain field from other houses on the same property  Can’t occupy the same space

 Verify tanks and disposal field will fit as designed ◦ Trees and out buildings often are not accurately shown on designs, if at all ◦ Locate property lines

 Analyze soil type while digging hole for tank(s) ◦ Verify soil is same type as listed in site evaluation paperwork  If soil is different than is identified in the site evaluation, stop work and notify the regulating authority

 Accessibility for heavy equipment ◦ Backhoe or excavator ◦ Dump trucks ◦ Septic system delivery trucks

 Ground conditions ◦ Muddy, soft ground ◦ Existing septic tanks in the new tank’s proposed location

 Room to work ◦ Room to set up equipment ◦ Place to pile spoil while excavating ◦ Place to spread the spoil left over

 Depth of sewer stub outs

 Depth of septic tanks

 Placement of lift station and/or equalization tank, if required

 Water source to fill tanks ◦ Very Important!

 Sewer pipe between stub outs and tanks ◦ Pipe size ◦ Fall needed for positive flow of sewer ◦ Required clean outs  2-way vs. 1-way ◦ Distance between clean outs ◦ Sanitary tee inside tanks ◦ Proper sealing of piping into tanks

 Approved chlorinator ◦ Liquid ◦ Tablet

 Electrical connections ◦ Location of electrical supply ◦ Disconnect location ◦ Mounting of control box and aerator  Flood zone elevation requirements ◦ Auto dialer, if required

 Surface irrigation ◦ Sprinkler placement ◦ Trees and Fences ◦ Crossing water lines ◦ Setback distances from water wells and property lines

 Subsurface irrigation (Drip emitters) ◦ Trees in drip field area ◦ Soil type in drip field area ◦ Mounding vs. grade ◦ Positive draining of surface water ◦ Sodding vs. seeding ◦ Headers with vacuum breakers ◦ Proper depth of drip lines

 Back filling around tanks ◦ Class III soil ◦ Positive flow of surface water away from tanks  Bedding in sewer pipes to prevent sagging of pipes  Spreading or removing left over spoil ◦ This is subject to contractual agreement

Rodger Schuldt Schuldt Construction

Designed by: Ryan Schuldt