Case Study: Repair System in Pennsylvania
A failed septic system in Pennsylvania with a shallow limiting zone repaired with Eljen GSF
Problem: Â During a real estate transaction in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, a septic system over 30 years old did not pass inspection. Â Sewage Enforcement Officer Michael Rinkevich determiend that the soils were too shallow (less than a 20-inch limiting zone) to meet current state requirements for a traditional system or elevated sand mound.
Solution: Â Out of the shallow-soil options available, soil scientist Joseph Eckenrode recommended using an Eljen Corporation GSF system due to its performance and because it requires no annual maintenance or filter media replacement. Â Soil scientist Mary Kay Lupton designed a 4-foot-wide by 116- foot-long bed after hydraulic linear loading rates were determined from the necessary soil probes. Â Expert Septic met with the installer during a pre-construction meeting, and provided product delivery as well as on-site assitance and training.
Result: Â The bed was constructed in one day, helping the real estate transation continue in a timely manner and giving the new homeowner a code-compliant system.
