septic system: Facts about Sand Mounds and Septic Systems
- 09/24/07 10:27 AM
When you purchase a mountain home or land, you may not have access to the public sewer system. Don't let the thought of a sand mound or septic system intimidate you. Sand mounds and Septic systems are the most common form of waste disposal in mountain and rural areas. If you are not familiar with either of these see the definitions below. Sand Mound: Literally, a large mound of sand that functions as a drainfield for effluent waste water that is discharged (typically) from a septic tank. The process of biodegradation is enhanced by having the effluent pass through the sand before (0 comments)