Case Study: Pennsylvania Outhouse to GSF
The Eljen Geotextile Sand Filter system was chosen for Pennsylvania Outhouse
Problem: Â In southcentral Pennsylvania, homeowners were attempting to turn a 50 year old cabin into a full-time residence. Â In the rustic dwelling, an outhouse was used, while a 5-gallon bucket beneath the floor collected graywater. Â A small pump discharged graywater to the surface at the rear of the property. Â Ultimately, concerns of the adjoining property owner led to an investigation by the municipality, and the property owner was required to upgrade wastewater facilities. Â Lot size, well-location distance, site accessibility, aborption area, location and dwelling placement limited options.
Solution: Â The Eljen Geotextile Sand Filter system was chosen. Â Additional constraints included placement of the dosing tank and property line proximity that required a lower installation height for the system. Time dosing of the system was an additional attractive feature, as the absoprtion area had been reduced to accomodate the property.
Result: Â The outhouse is gone and the adjoining property owners are satisfied.
