Reading the Soil

Installers who know and practice the basics of soil and texture study can help ensure the onsite system design is correct and construction is done under optimal conditions.
Reading the Soil
Opening a soil pit gives the best look at depth to limiting layers, and the ability to analyze soil color, structure and texture.

As discussed last month, the two major soil characteristics determining the required size of the soil treatment area are soil texture and structure. They impact the size of the system and are important in providing treatment. It also bears repeating that other system sizing...

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