SEPTIC

SEPTIC CONSULTING:

Ek Engineering has helped guide southwest Washington property owners
through the permitting process so they can install new or repair
septic systems.

TYPICAL SEPTIC DESIGN PROCESS:

1) Data Collection: Search permit & records to find what prior work has
been completed on this property. This includes reviewing neighboring
surveys, soil maps, & aerial photos. This work from the office prepares us
for site investigation.
2) Dig Test Holes: Arrange backhoe to meet on site for test hole
excavation & soil evaluation. At this time, we do field exploration to find
the best (most cost efficient) site for the new or repair septic drain field.
The best test holes are left open for evaluation.
3) Evaluation: Evaluate soils and site & develop preliminary
recommendations to submit to the county. The preliminary
recommendation typically includes a preliminary design submittal for
the health department to do a cursory review of when they visit the site.
4) Application: Prepare applications to submit to the county along with
the soil evaluation. If necessary, meet the county at the site when they go
to verify the soils. Pick up the approval from county,
& notify the customer.
5) Engineering: Engineer a design for submittal to the county. The county
reviews the design, & we make any necessary changes they require. This
design is done with the intent of being most cost-effective while meeting
the rigorous requirements of the code.
6) Installation: System is installed by an approved, certified installer.
Both the health department and we perform inspection. On all
alternative systems, the designer is required to record a drawing (As
Built). Final approval is sent out by county.

PRIMARY TYPES OF SYSTEMS: CLICK HERE