Homeowner’s Guide to Choosing the Best Septic System

Dr. Sergio Abit explains the different types of septic systems that are on display at the Oklahoma Onsite Wastewater Treatment Training Facility, and tells us which one is best suited to different locales, soil types, and yard sizes.
Copyright 2017, Oklahoma State University

[@bolducmw]

This is provably the most comprehensive video you can find about septic systems used in the USA. I am a professional civil engineer and PhD brushing up on my education, and I have to say that Dr Abit is an excellent presenter, the presentation is well thought out, and this is how community education at it's best. Thanks to Dr Abit and the faculty and staff at OHU Water Center!

[@OkstateWaterCenter]

We're glad you found this helpful!

[@jannafolsom1069]

Thank you for this. I would like to offer some insite from a city girl who is building a homestead (my husband refuses to call it a farm,, he says that's what city folks say) in South Central Oklahoma. I'm on here watching videos, trying to wrap my head around the whole process.
Verbally, I think he does a fantastic job of explaining it. I would have loved it if he were Showing us which system is which. If he could, say flush a toilet and show us what went where. Or at the very least walk along beside each system explaining the process as he goes. I would have gained SO much more knowledge that way.
Thank you. God Bless
#OkiesAreTheBest

[@khunkhang6118]

Very informative explanation. Dr Abit explains the systems so well. I will follow this advices in rechecking our septic system at home.

[@robertcornelisse8664]

Awesome video. We just a pressurized system installed. It costed us $26.000 ..this is in South Jersey

[@Rainstorm121]

Sir, thank you very much. I live in my village and only have small area around my house. However the soil is too shallow, not more than 2.5 meters everywhere. Below that ground is extended limestone, white in color. My question is, is it recommended to dig further the limestone for a conventional septic tank? What would be any likely future impact (good or bad)?
Your response would help in my adventure to do these things myself.

[@huskermike8096]

Great video. Thank you for this!

[@OkstateWaterCenter]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@tollav]

Very good video

[@VmgToyz]

Great content!👍

[@jjg1501]

280 gallons sounds crazy to me since im sure i produce less then 20 a day. wowza

[@mreggbird]

Good video 👌👍

[@OkstateWaterCenter]

Thanks for watching!