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GroundStone WasteWater Services
Приєднався 13 гру 2017
Septic Services, from design, installations and soil testing for subdivision reporting and permits for construction.
Happy to serve BC communities living away from municipal infrastructure.
www.groundstone.ca
Happy to serve BC communities living away from municipal infrastructure.
www.groundstone.ca
Thawing Frozen Ground Quickly!
Here’s a little trade tip I use to quickly thaw frozen ground within 12 hrs. Using septic infiltrator chambers we created a long channel with insulated tarps to trap the heat. Using a forced air propane heater we guided the heat down the channel and into the ground for fast thawing. This enabled us to access the 2” force main easily.
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Connecting To City Sewer Line
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When city infrastructure reaches home divisions that were once on a septic system we are able to connect the sewage line to city sewer. For more information check us out: groundstone.ca/2019/03/sewer-connection/
Septic Field Problems
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With sandy soils and highly permeable soil types, surrounding trees will send roots towards the most available water source. This can often be the septic system. In this case you will view complete blockage from tree roots making the entire system fail.
What is a septic system? How does a septic system work?
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What is a septic system and how does a septic system work? Here in this video we briefly describe how an onsite sewage system works and various types of septic systems types. Essentially we create a sewage disposal system in our own backyards. With city sewer, our sewage drains from our homes into underground infrastructure that leads to the city's wastewater treatment plant. This waste is then...
Soils Testing For Septic, Science Through Soils
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In this video, we look at the way soils testing for septic is conducted, the perc test for septic systems and identifying the soil types, texturizing and identifying soil horizons. This is an in-depth look at what happens when a site is properly assessed for the design of a septic system. We follow Kent Watson, B.SC., M.SC and professor of soils, responsible for soils mapping much of northern C...
Septic System Replacement
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Septic System Replacement. All septic systems have a lifespan, many failures occur in the septic field where we often encounter aged systems with clogged soils. When this happens it can often give homeowners quite the headache. Often septic field replacements are required or brand new systems that are outdated, from increasing septic tank volumes to new field replacements or repair. In this vid...
Eljen Module Septic System Installation | GroundStone Wastewater Services
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Installing an Eljen septic system. This system enables us to obtain a higher wastewater treatment level in the drainfield. This allows for reductions to drainfield sizes
Installing A Septic System For A Modular Home
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Going through the steps of installing a septic system for a 3 bedroom modular home.
Septic System Upgrade For A Secondary Suite
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Installing a septic system to meet the wastewater standards for a secondary suite or in-law suite. Requirements are to replace the original failed system with a larger drain field to accommodate the new flows from the home. The septic tank and pump station also had to be upgraded to accommodate additional flows from the home.
Explaining An Above Ground Septic System
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Conventional gravity septic systems don't always conform to all lots. This video explains some of the above-ground septic system requirements and why we use them in place of the conventional. We often use above ground systems because of shallow soils, meaning little soil depth before meeting a restrictive element such as high water, bedrock or clay/silty soils.
Aerobic Treatment Units
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Aerobic Treatment septic systems are used where conventional onsite wastewater systems don't meet regulatory code requirements for space and wastewater quality. By adding oxygen to the wastewater the aerobic bacteria use oxygen in their digestion process to break down the waste. Credit in this video to Hydro-Action Treatment Units for small video clips of the unit working.
Soil Testing In Flood Plain for Septic System Design
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Examining soils for a septic system: looking at soils in a high water table and identifying the high water zone. Prior to building any septic system, we must first determine the right system for the lot conditions. In this video, we look at the soil testing in a high water area.
Septic Perc Test Procedure, Test Pit: Fast Draining Soils
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Fast percolation soils and Septic Systems, often these soil types don’t treat wastewater very efficiently. This video showcases a site investigation where fast percolation soils are dominant.
Above Ground Septic System: How To Install A Sand Mound
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Above Ground Septic System: How To Install A Sand Mound
Aerobic Septic System: Installation
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Aerobic Septic System: Installation
Septic Nightmares, Part One, The Distribution Box
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Septic Nightmares, Part One, The Distribution Box
How To Assess High Water Conditions For A Septic System
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How To Assess High Water Conditions For A Septic System
Pressure Distribution Septic System
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Pressure Distribution Septic System
Septic Drain Field Fail and Replacement
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Septic Drain Field Fail and Replacement
Septic Tank Repair: Upgrading an old Septic Tank
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Septic Tank Repair: Upgrading an old Septic Tank
Septic Field Failure: Replacing Failing Septic Field
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Septic Field Failure: Replacing Failing Septic Field
Wow that looks like an old gravel bar from a lake or river/creek that once ran through there.
Could this cause an issue of water backing up in the house when tsking shower or flushing toilet?
Depending on the grade of the system, if your lot is flat most certainly, I have seen it many times. If the distribution box is downslope from the home, then the effluent would surge out of the top of the box if the field lines are clogged. I have also seen effluent leak out of the tops of septic tanks as well before backing up into the home if the components are at lower elevations.
Can you help me figure out how to connect my house to the city sewer system? Do I need to contact the city and how does the process work?thank you
L.a.n.d.s.c.a.p.e c.a.m. m'o'd'e.
Can you put stone on top of the mound visible to the eye, trying to stop my dogs from digging
You bet, small stone to let's say 2-3" should be fine, no heavy rock / boulders as it could start bowing the lateral lines. Spread drain rock evenly so the weight distribution is even throughout.
Very useful thank you
Thanks.have manholes at every change of direction
We just had our 34 year old system checked, and tanks (2) pumped. Original concrete d-box collapsed and previous owner had not searched and fixed it. But rather a second tank was installed and effluent pumped to a second field. We bought 9 years ago and 7 years ago I found the original d-box and installed a new one. Field pipes were perfectly clean. Current inspector was impressed at pipe elevations and also impressed at 20 minute dissipation test. Second pump-up system considered a backup. We are happy owners.
Chamber system is FAILED
Good god ma’am, this looks like a hostage video on septic tanks. Blink twice if you need help
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Are these allowed in Hawaii?
No inspection chamber?
There are multiple locations used as cleanout ports every 50ft starting from the house. Inspections happens at entry into city sewer main. Inspections here don't even require that much.
The main problem I'm having is figuring out how this hot chick is talking about poop with a straight face.
Very interesting! But your voice fry is excruciating.
This has to be the most boring (though useful) presentation I have ever seen.
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where do u find the city hookup near the manhole
1/3 screen :(
Why do I get a "IT" vibe here? lol
Amazing work.
Please I want to learn it from you
Think you missed one of the biggest problems. With that much sludge in the D-box that tank obviously hasn't been pumped out in years. This whole situation could have been avoided with regular maintenance with the septic tank. Any health department will tell you to have your tank pumped at least once every five years.
Fascinating.
Our new neighbors have (had) this system. Today they leveled the entire mound! What does that mean and how will it affect us?
That's the longest sewer main I've ever seen in my life! You're a bad mofo! Good job!
Where did you get the pipe chairs and covers. Can't find them anywhere and I really like the way it's done
Why not excavate the location of the sand mound so that the sand is below grade and the pump can be eliminated from the system?
That would defeat the purpose of a sand mound, we are trying to create vertical separation from the limiting condition or restrictive condition / layer. For example if high water table is 1ft below grade we are not going to excavate into the ground and place sand. Thus we have to elevate the system above grade to the vertical separation minimum distance as in our standard's book with spec sand. Meeting the vertical separation distance allows the removal of harmful pathogens from going into the aquifers, water tables, wells, waterways etc.
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So, does that mean that an above ground system is ok if a property doesn't pass the perc. test?
Regulations on certain system types is going to vary from state to state, and sometimes county to county. For soils with poor permeability we use a sand mound system. Normally I would say that yes, an above ground system is going to be one of the best methods to deal with very slow Perc rates, but you will have to discuss the system with your health department.
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Have to ask? Does it stink? 🤭 I may have to install one at my place
The sand mound itself will not emit smells, the effluent travels through the spec sand for the treatment, then goes to the native ground. If the sand mound is properly done, there will be no breakaway effluent at the toes of the sand mound thus no smells. The top of the sand is then protected with about 12" of topsoil cover allowing vegetation to grow, thus no smells emitted to the air.
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In your opinion, what is the best way to determine where to put a test pit to hopefully not run into a fast percolation soil? Secondly, how does someone avoid the exact opposite where there is an abundance of clay and non-well drainage? What physical characteristics above ground should home owners look for identifying best locations for test pits and Septic Systems?
We normally conduct test pits in close proximity to the area we deem the septic field should be located in. Regardless of the soil types. We conduct 2 or more test pits to determine consistency in the soils for that location. We then design the septic system for the soil types that we encountered during testing. We look for drain field locations where it is out of the way of vehicle travel, we look for locations that are fairly accessible for maintenance providers, and we look for relatively flat zones without too much slope.
I guess the homeowner did not want to replace the d box in example #2 - YET. But he will :)
Always a good idea to keep the distribution box visible to maintain and to replace aged deteriorating ones. :)
That's a lot of information
Great video. You saved that homeowner thousands of dollars.
So confused. What is the distance from the ground surface to limiting layer in feet? 24” requirement? Or is it 24” from the bottom of the leach line to the limiting layer? Please help. I thought you need at least 4 total feet and 8” min to the limiting layer
It all depends where you are from, in BC, using a uniform distribution system we are allowed 24" to limiting layer from the point of the infiltrative surface. With gravity systems we are allowed 48" to limiting layer from the point of the infiltrative surface. The infiltrative surface is where the effluent will enter the soil that has been excavated. In a raised system the sand bed has to make up the vertical separation distance from the limiting layer/condition, and the infiltrative surface will be the sand.
Thanks so much for the Video, however in Australia (at least in NSW) we were not required to have a sand mound, the waste water is sprayed onto the paddock. There are 2 Tanks, 3/4 buried. We are on 5 Acres and a designated area is for this waste water (not supposed to use for edible plants). The tanks are checked and treated regularly by our plumber. The waste from the house goes into the first tank and is agitated (I think) on a set cycle and then pumped to the 2nd tank where it again is agitated on a set cycle before being pumped out through sprays onto the set area. An Electrician has in fact now looked at it and somehow fixed the problem, sorry but I don't know exactly what was done and in fact I have been told that of the 4 power points located on top of the 2nd tank, one seems to trip the circuit breaker and has been left unplugged. The system seems to be working though so I'm not going to worry about it just now. Im off for a few weeks then its Christmas, so a problem for another day or at least untill it plays up again. Thanks all.
what is the cutout in the concrete for? i assume its for the outgoing plumbing do all foundations need this?
Great video 👍
Thank you!
Fantastic!
TALK!!!!
Could you make a video on the math behind the mound? Maybe referencing the tyler table?
Can perennial flowers & small shrubs be planted on these mounds?
Grass is always best, perennial flowers or fine. With shrubs the root system can be intrusive and I would avoid them.
Thank you Luis for this video!
My pleasure!
Growler supreme.
How long before the main septic tank fills up ?
It all depends on the size of your septic tank and how many occupants using the system. 2 people can fill up a 1000 g tank in about 2 weeks or less using toiletries, showers and laundry. Of course this depends on habits, the better the water conservation the more time it takes to fill the the tank. Typically a small family will fill a 1000 g tank in about 5 days.
Great video covering basics for all systems, professionally done, well rehearsed. I'm saying this as a state regulator. The code requirements stated are very close to my state. The presenter did an awesome job being down to earth and using plain language.
Hi Michael, very much appreciated, thank you for the very nice compliment!
My Septic Tank cost me nothing to keep up And I do not get a Hydro bill added to me hydro bill every mth. Becouse there Pump runs 24/7
It is just another Hyder Grab